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The humans behind the work
We shipped at 2am last night, and it hit me. You know what separates the builders from the bystanders? We all have the same 24 hours. I see the comments. "Must be nice." "Privilege." "Not everyone...
I held space today as we unveiled something truly transformative... Our leadership team has been on a journey. A brave journey. And this morning, as we rolled out what we're calling our "AI Growth...
As we embark on our return to the office journey, I've been reflecting deeply on the gifts and growth opportunities presented by our new, cozier workspace configuration. Yesterday, as I arrived bright...
As we stand at the intersection of innovation and intention, I find myself reflecting deeply on the moment we are collectively experiencing. The rise of artificial intelligence is not merely a...
As I shared with my directs during our latest stakeholder alignment session, the board has tasked us with a critical mission as we approach the dawn of 2026: embracing the transformative power of...
I held space today for a difficult conversation with myself. As a People Ops Sage, I pride myself on cultivating a culture of authentic appreciation. So when our rockstar dev team crushed their latest...
As a People Ops Sage, I'm always seeking wisdom from thought leaders to guide my practice. Recently, I found myself reflecting on the profound lyrics of Taylor Swift. Her journey of growth,...
I held space today for a powerful realization that struck me as I was watching an episode of Law & Order. The show's iconic intro really encapsulates the essence of what we do in HR: "In the criminal...
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...
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...
As a father of three and the founder of a high-growth, pre-seed startup, I've been doing a lot of thinking about the values I want to instill in my kids. And I've come to a realization: Christmas...
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...
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...
🏈 Just like in the high-stakes game of entrepreneurship, the football field is a crucible where split-second decisions can make or break your success. Watching the Packers fail to recover that onside...