If you want to change the world, change yourself first. For 25 years at Microsoft, I've been on a relentless quest to advance human potential through learning, leadership, innovation, and execution. But the most exciting journey has been mastering myself. Join me on a quest

Ikigai isn’t just about chasing big goals. It’s what keeps you going — through the hard days and the good ones. Sometimes it’s a dream you’re building. Sometimes it’s a slow coffee, a shared laugh, or the sound of rain.

Execution without strategy isn’t productivity. It’s one of the biggest wastes of human potential in the world. Strategy is the difference that makes the difference, and you can start practicing it today. Practice strategy by asking, “What’s the difference that will make the.

Most AI strategies fail because they skip the fundamentals. This simple 3-part framework helps leaders:.1. Define the future.2. Focus AI where it matters most.3. Scale fast through learning. Start with strategic clarity.

Master strategy to win more in work and life. To practices strategy, practice the Strategy Diamond. It's the best strategy tool I used at Microsoft for a couple decades to outsmart, outpace, and outperform in every aspect of business.

When is an enterprise at its best?. This is the best definition I’ve ever heard by Tom Peters:. “An enterprise at its best is people serving people.”. It inspired me early on for the long road ahead at Microsoft.

Don’t start with AI. Start with your edge. Use AI to amplify it.

Leadership isn’t a title. It’s how you show up. You don’t need permission to lead. You need intention. You already influence others, so do it with purpose. Everyone is a leader. And you are, too.

The #1 communication skill isn’t talking. It’s empathic listening. Don’t just listen to understand. Listen until the other person feels understood. In a noisy world, listening is a superpower.

Satya Nadella didn’t just lead Microsoft. He reinvented it. His secret?.1. Create Clarity.2. Generate Energy.3. Deliver Results. Hit Refresh = a masterclass in modern leadership.

In a world of layoffs, disruption, and AI… .your safest investment is you. Build a business that’s based on your skills, your story, and your strengths. It’s not just smart. It’s strategic self-preservation.

You don’t become extraordinary by accident. You do it by stacking insight, skill, and strategy,.until excellence becomes your default.

The most powerful move you can make isn’t faster hustle. It’s aligned direction. Clarity beats chaos. Strategy beats speed. Build a future that fits you: boldly, clearly, and completely.

I grew my site from 50 visitors to 450,000/month. In 6 months. How?. I changed the name. Old name: Book Share (crickets). New name: Sources of Insight (boom). A good name isn’t cute. It’s your handle, what people remember, repeat, and refer. Don’t cling. Rename. Win.

Most people miss the future because they think in straight lines. The Second Half of the Chessboard is when exponential growth stops looking slow. And starts changing the world. By the 64th square, a few grains of rice become far, far higher than Mount Everest. You're in the.

How well are you leading with AI?. Think better: Use AI to clarify decisions & explore futures. Lead smarter: Automate low-value, amplify high-value. Communicate stronger: Craft, tailor & scale your message. If you're not evolving, you're fading.

I created Friday Reflection to boost my productivity. I didn’t expect it to transform how I lead, grow, and live. Most habits help you do more. This one helped me become more.

We're all one relationship away from a quantum breakthrough. One intro can change everything. Be the person who connects people to their future.

“Just start” is lazy advice. If you don’t understand how effort turns into results, you’ll burn out trying harder. The fix?.1. Model success.2. Reflect deeply.3. Ask why constantly. Don’t grind blindly. Open the black box.

Most people aren’t too negative. They’re just stuck in one mode of thinking:. usually Negative Mode. That’s not clarity. That’s mental monotony. There are 5 Thinking Modes. You need to switch gears on purpose. Otherwise, you’re driving in first gear forever.

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." – T.S. Eliot. Growth lives on the edge of discomfort. If you're not risking something, you're not discovering your potential. Risk. Reach. Realize.