More than 2 decades ago, one of my fave mentors suggested I start using Evernote as my “second brain”. Initially, I used the basic features but when I started pondering all of the more advanced features, I scaled back my usage instead. A year or so later, I returned to Evernote and embraced many of the advanced
A field guide for CEOs who actually sign the checks You’re being sold AI like it’s oxygen. Every vendor, every consultant, every LinkedIn thought leader swears you’ll be obsolete by Tuesday if you don’t deploy their magical models immediately. Meanwhile, MIT just confirmed what you already suspected: 95% of enterprise AI pilots deliver exactly zero measurable business
Andrew Chen recently published a piece on unconventional business metrics that caught my attention. Among his examples – “Lies per Second” and “PowerPoints per Launch” -one metric stood out as particularly relevant to enterprise leaders: the Meetings per Decision Ratio. Chen describes the problem perfectly: “Why does it take so many meetings to make a decision?
Every founder eventually reaches the same quiet realization: “I’m working harder than ever, and the company is still resisting me.” This is not a motivation problem. It is a scaling problem. As we move into 2026, founders are facing compressed timelines, heavier cognitive load, and fewer margins for error. The question is no longer whether help is useful.
The early AI era is over. Not because the technology stopped advancing – it hasn’t. Not because the hype died down – it didn’t. But because the nature of competitive advantage has fundamentally shifted, and most organizations are still playing the wrong game. For the past two years, the race was about adoption. Who could move fastest?
Intro:Unplanned events expose leaders to response leadership challenges that textbooks don’t prepare you for. Whether you’re running a county EOC, leading a corporate crisis team, or sitting in Unified Command, the pressure is real and decisions can’t wait.Here are the ten most common response leadership challenges and practical strategies for overcoming them. These are the
You’ve seen the teams. You’ve watched the dogs work. And maybe you’ve even wondered if your dog – and your commitment – could be part of something bigger.If you’re exploring how to get started in K9 Search and Rescue (SAR), the good news is: there’s a clear path forward.The challenge?Most people waste time chasing fragmented
Lost Little Timmy Deserves Our Best: Why SAR Training and Certification Matter More Than Ever When someone goes missing, whether it’s a child lost in the woods or a hiker overdue in rugged terrain, we don’t have time for confusion, bureaucracy, or uncertainty. We need responders who are trained, trustworthy, and truly ready to act. That’s why
Tornado Response – Lessons from an Emergency Management AARBackgroundOn May 10, 2024, a category EF-4 tornado tore through Springfield County, leaving widespread destruction, power outages, and displacing over 5,000 residents. Emergency management agencies, first responders, utility companies, and volunteer organizations mobilized to respond.After Action Review (AAR) Objectives✅ Assess the effectiveness of early warning systems and