by JW | Oct 21, 2026 | Note
I’ve been back in California for over a month, preparing for jaw surgery, and I still don’t have a date on the calendar. Before leaving Maui, we were targeting the third week of October. That’s next week, and it’s clearly not happening. Since...
by JW | Oct 14, 2026 | Note
Every year around this time, I revisit my personal philosophy—my values, purpose, mission, and vision. This year’s reflection has been particularly consequential. Over the past two years, I’ve navigated some monumental changes. And I’ve discovered...
by JW | Oct 9, 2026 | Briefing
If you think an org chart tells you how power works in an organization, you’re missing most of the picture. Organizational design has long emphasized Structure. Jay Galbraith’s pioneering Star Model, for example, placed Structure among five essential...
by JW | Oct 7, 2026 | Note
Mom and I arrived in California from Hawaii early last week, and I was surprised by how quickly I became productive. Some of that was planning, which I wrote about in my last note. But I realized something else was helping: I’ve made my environments in...
by JW | Sep 30, 2026 | Note
Today I’m flying to Oahu to spend a few days with family before Mom and I return to California on Sunday. On Friday, we’re attending a family wedding at beautiful Kualoa Ranch on the eastern side of the island. Every time I attend one of these gatherings,...
