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Hard decisions and stakeholder alignment
I wasn't planning to share this, but leadership is about transparency. Last Tuesday, at 4:47 AM (yes, I track these moments), I was on my third espresso when it hit me: we've been thinking about...
This morning, I did something I should have done months ago. I opened my calendar and asked myself a question most leaders avoid: "Am I managing my time, or is my time managing me?" The answer was...
We pushed a hotfix before sunrise this morning. Again. While the team was celebrating our 99.97% uptime (proud of them), I was already thinking three quarters ahead. Because here's what most CTOs miss...
I wasn't planning to share this, but leadership is about transparency. This morning, between flights, I had a moment of clarity. I was reviewing our Q4 communications audit—yes, I read every...
I wasn't planning to share this, but leadership is about transparency... This morning, between my 4:47 AM meditation and my first leadership sync, I had a moment of clarity that I need to share with...
I wasn't planning to share this, but leadership is about transparency. As the clock struck midnight and we ushered in a new year, I found myself reflecting on the unsung burden carried by those of us...
As we bid farewell to another transformative year, I couldn't resist the opportunity to reflect on the unparalleled journey that was 2025. It's not about ego, but about celebrating the impact we've...
I thought to myself, "Is this really happening?" as I scanned the agenda for our quarterly strategic offsite. There, buried in the middle of the page, was my name - Brent, Founder, CEO, and Chief...
I thought to myself, as I stared out at the sunrise from my corner office, how can I process this immense responsibility? Yesterday, after a series of tough but necessary conversations, we made the...
The holidays can be a challenging time, especially for our millennial team members navigating the complexities of adulting and finding their authentic selves. 🙏 Yesterday, I held space for a brave...
At 3am last Tuesday, as I stared bleary-eyed at the SIEM dashboard illuminating my face with its red alerts, a quote from the classic film "Die Hard" echoed in my mind: "You know, when you're a...
I thought to myself, this is one of those moments that separates the leaders from the followers. It was 2AM and we were in the throes of a major incident. While others scrambled to find the right page...
I recently embarked on a journey to visit an old friend who had relocated. Little did I know, this trip would turn into a masterclass on adaptability and resilience. As the skies darkened and the...
☕️ It was 2am on a Tuesday when it hit me. We were burning the midnight oil (and our runway) trying to get our MVP out the door. The team was exhausted, the coffee was cold, and the bugs were...
As I shared with my directs last week, sometimes the most profound lessons emerge from the most unexpected places. Case in point: yesterday afternoon, as I sat alone in Conference Room B pondering our...
As a seasoned VP of Alignment & Stakeholder Synergy, I've learned that leadership isn't about maintaining the status quo—it's about making the tough decisions that drive our organizations forward....
I was humbled today. Sometimes the universe sends you a message, and you have to lean into the discomfort. The Takeaway Growth is not linear. It is a spiral.