by JW | Sep 2, 2026 | Note
Yesterday marked two years since my wife, Kim, passed away. I posted a tribute on Facebook yesterday, and much of what I remembered was joyful. That’s appropriate. Kim loved to have fun, and authentically remembering her means remembering the laughter, the...
by JW | Aug 31, 2026 | Briefing
Most leaders are familiar with Organizational Culture. Far fewer spend much time thinking about Organizational Climate. The two are related, but they are not the same. Organizational Climate describes how people affectively experience their organizational environment...
by JW | Aug 26, 2026 | Note
Tropical Storm Lala wasn’t much of a storm where I live. We lost power for about 12 hours Sunday, and there was plenty of wind and rain, but compared with the Kona storm we experienced in March, it isn’t particularly remarkable. That’s why it is...
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....
