by JW | Aug 24, 2026 | Diary
Last month I had an engaging discussion with Michael Peters, author of High Performance Team Leadership, about leadership, strategy, and current workplace conditions. In this 30-min. podcast, we discuss current industry trends, what’s working for my best...
by JW | Aug 19, 2026 | Note
This morning I brushed my teeth in a sink full of chips of wood and chunks of concrete. The renovation of my mom’s condo has moved upstairs, where both bedrooms—and the only bathroom with a shower—are located. I spend less than 10% of my waking hours upstairs....
by JW | Aug 17, 2026 | Diary
First things first: Mom and I are fine. Tropical Storm Lala passed through Hawaii over the weekend. We lost power for about 12 hours Sunday, but compared with the Kona storm we experienced in March, here in Kihei it mostly felt like just another wet and windy day....
by JW | Aug 17, 2026 | Briefing
Leaders are expected to know. We expect them to understand their organizations, anticipate their markets, make difficult decisions, and provide confident direction when everyone else is uncertain. A leader who constantly questions their own conclusions can quickly...
by JW | Aug 12, 2026 | Note
Last night I slept on an air mattress in the living room. Our condo is in the middle of a painting project, which means furniture is scattered everywhere and my bedroom is temporarily out of commission. To some people, spending the night on an airbed in the middle of...
