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A Morning Reminder: Strength Lives in the Simple Things
This morning I stepped outside into the cold, snow falling across the New River Valley, and the flag was already working. No noise, no speeches, just movement in the wind. I held the camera, let the moment breathe, and remembered why this symbol matters to so many of us.
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Step Outside and Take a Breath
A few slow breaths in the cold can change the direction of your whole day. You don’t need snow, you just need a minute. Step outside, feel the air, notice the world around you, and let your mind settle. This is mindfulness in motion, a simple pause to reset and…
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The People, Process, and Progress of the New River Valley
Season 9 starts with focus on The PPP of the NRV, where I’ll look at the lessons, challenges, and quiet strength found in the New River Valley. The mountains are now part of the message. The new cover art reflects that, a simple silhouette in a winter landscape that represents…
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The Power of One Pause
This week’s conversation around AI and healthcare leadership reminded me how important it is to slow down in a world that keeps speeding up. Powerful tools can guide us, but good judgment comes from a quiet mind. President John F. Kennedy understood that during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He stepped…
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AI for Leaders: The Data Advantage in Healthcare Strategy
AI is no longer just a set of tools or pilots scattered across a healthcare system. It’s becoming one of the most powerful strategic lenses leaders can use to guide decisions, build stronger business cases, and see opportunities that aren’t obvious from the boardroom table. In this episode, AI for…
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New Author Sheets Available
New Author Sheets for The Stability Equation and The People, Process, and Progress of Project Management I’m excited to share something new for readers who want a quick, clear look at what each book delivers. I created two author sheets that break down the heart of each book, the key…
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Shake it Off and Step Up
Some weeks feel like life is throwing dirt straight onto our backs. Stress, pressure, grief, fear, and the quiet battles no one else sees. Today’s Faith in Action Friday connects the donkey-in-the-well parable with the real experiences many of us face when we feel stuck, overwhelmed, or buried.
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How to Make “Done” Mean Done
A clear definition of done can make or break a project. In this episode, How to Make “Done” Mean Done, I share lessons from projects where success was obvious, as well as moments where even well written requirements failed to reflect what the customer really needed or what the leader…
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Faith in the Right People
This week’s Faith in Action Friday pairs with my full episode, How to Get the Right People in the Room so Progress Happens. Progress requires people, trust, and the courage to invite the right voices back into your life.
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How to Get the Right People in the Room so Progress Happens
In this episode, How to Get the Right People in the Room so Progress Happens, I talk through how leadership improves when we identify the real business owner, map influence instead of hierarchy, and build meetings that support communication and decision making.
