Podcast re-launches this week. Excited to be back learning from people smarter and more interesting than me. Give it a listen!

2025 brought a lot of conversations that I'm grateful for. Operators, Coaches, Experts, CEOs, Heroes, Champions, Builders, Athletes, Survivors 1 thing I took away from every single one of these remarkable people: excellence doesn't just happen. It's built. Excited for 2026!

There's an old adage in baseball: scout the scout. Not everyone in a MLB franchise is an expert talent evaluator, just like not everyone at a software company is an expert engineer. By knowing your people, you put your org in a position to make the best decisions, consistently.

The most important leading you'll ever do is done under your own roof. May this time be one of peace, gratitude, reflection, and love; and let us all use it as a springboard into 2026 and beyond. #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #HappyHolidays2025 #HappyNewYear2026 #HappyNewYear

Gus and I have had lots of conversations over the years, but this one hit home. Especially at this time of year, we should all be seeking perspective, practicing gratitude, and serving others. I, for one, am grateful for what I learned from Gus. 6/6 42s

Our conversation highlights the power of perspective and the importance of self-care. Gus now serves as an ambassador for @MS_4_MS (Mission Stadiums for Multiple Sclerosis), helping to build a community and provide resources for those affected by the disease. 5/6

That isn't hollow talk or stiff-upper-lip stuff, either. I've known Gus for years, and there's been a noticeable shift in what he talks about, and how he talks about it. He's undergone a transformative perspective shift. 4/6

Gus Quattlebaum has lived that life. He's worked in @MLB for decades, most of it w/the @RedSox . A few years ago, Gus was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. He explains how, despite facing physical challenges due to MS, he considers himself healthier now than he's ever been. 3/6

Long hours, constant travel, food on the go, high stress, late nights followed by early mornings...and about a thousand people lined up behind you dying to have your job. 2/6

Working in sports is unhealthy. Ironically, just because you making a living evaluating professional athletes--people we often look at as the pinnacle of health--doesn't mean you're healthy yourself. 🧵

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Most teams want “great culture.” Others prefer to demand performance. This Sunday’s newsletter is about the difference—and why winners don’t apologize for wanting to win. 👉 Subscribe before Sunday 🔗 Link in bio

Everyone wants accolades. Few are willing to do the work that earns them. Former NL MVP Paul Goldschmidt ignored status & obsessed over his process. Titles don’t make leaders—habits do. Excellence is built in the unseen hours. Chase growth, not rankings. #MLB #EliteMindset

Today we honor the courage of those who served and sacrificed during Pearl Harbor. 🇺🇸 Pearl Harbor reminds us that leadership rises in moments we never plan for. May we always lead with courage, unity, & purpose. Never forget. #PearlHarbor #NeverForget #HonorAndRemember

The Lane Kiffin saga isn’t just a football headline. It’s a leadership test. A cultural X-ray. A blueprint for how organizations succeed—or collapse—when a high-profile leader walks out the door. I break it all down in Sunday newsletter. Don't miss it👇 https://t.co/8F3qs85J82

If you don’t define your culture, your next hire will define it for you. The strongest leaders hire intentionally, not reactively. #LeadershipMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #CultureMatter #foundermindset #ceomindset #entrepreneurlife #leadbyexample #FutureOfWork #HiringTips

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Spoiler alert: you’re gonna die. So am I. How can we convert this most fundamental of facts into a performance enhancer in our daily life? Subscribe to my free newsletter to find out on Sunday. https://t.co/YJrrt4A9cA

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In case of emergency, put your own oxygen mask on before assisting others. Atlanta @Braves Head Performance Coach @bradfordtns, explains the importance Winning the Morning. Win the morning for yourself, so you can win the rest of the day for your team. #LeadershipDevelopment

You run from hard in life, you'll find more hard.