When No Is the Right Answer
A reflection on the hard but necessary practice of saying no with empathy—and why boundaries are what make adult relationships work.
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Why I Don’t Lead with Answers Anymore
I used to think leadership meant having the answer. But over time—through parenting, running a business, and watching one brilliant baseball coach reframe a moment—I’ve come to believe something else: asking the right question might be the most powerful move we can make. This post is about the shift from control to curiosity, and what happens when we lead with belief instead of certainty.
The Case for Tyrone Taylor: Because He’s Enough — Nuff Said
The Mets are searching for answers, but Tyrone Taylor already is one. This is a defense of “glue guys”, quiet contributors, and why enough is more than enough when October baseball is the goal.
Chautauquas: Communicate Like You Give a Damn
Why email is a terrible way to communicate, why clarity matters, and why you should still pick up the phone if you want to lead. A chautauqua on leadership and communication from Apple Spice’s front lines.
What Feels True: The Fall, The Wire, and the Power of Integrity
How The Fall and The Wire reveal the danger of performative goodness — and why integrity, small acts of care, and living with a clean feeling matter more than appearances.
How I’m Approaching the New Baseball Season (And What I’ll Tell My Players on Day 1)
How I’m approaching the fall baseball season — and what I’ll tell my players on Day 1. Teaching effort, mindset, accountability, emotional discipline, and how to handle failure with resilience.
Addition by Subtraction in Sales: How Saying No Helped Us Grow
We didn’t grow our catering sales by doing more—we grew by doing less. Here’s how saying no to small custom orders helped us focus, streamline, and finally hit our revenue goals in 2025.
How to Motivate Your Team When the Results Aren’t There Yet
Struggling to keep your team motivated when the numbers aren't showing up? Learn how celebrating small wins and focusing on process can build long-term momentum.
Less is More: Leadership Lessons from Musicians
Great leaders, like great musicians, know the power of listening, harmony, and simplicity. Learn how to create space for others and lead with impact.
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