by JW | Jun 25, 2026 | Diary
Watching the reaction to Prime Minister Starmer this week reminded me of something I’ve believed for years. Leadership isn’t ultimately measured by the authority you possess, but by the willingness of others to follow. Titles can be granted overnight....
by JW | Jun 15, 2026 | Briefing
Some of the most important organizational information exists only in people. For decades, organizations have invested billions of dollars in information systems. They capture financial transactions, customer interactions, inventory levels, operational metrics, and...
by JW | Jun 1, 2026 | Briefing
For most of human history, reality has been ahead of our explanations. People navigated by the stars long before they understood them. Physicians discovered practices that saved lives before science could explain why. Humanity watched apples fall from trees for...
by JW | May 18, 2026 | Briefing
Each of us pays rent on yesterday’s decisions. This weekend, I rented a 15-foot U-Haul to help my mother clear out the last of her condominium before replacing the flooring. We loaded it with furniture, boxes that hadn’t been opened in decades, and the...
by JW | May 6, 2026 | Diary
This post was originally shared with subscribers as a “A Quick Note from JW.” If you enjoy these entries, I’d love to have you join the mailing list (below) and receive future notes before they’re published here. I’ve been noticing something...
