by JW | Nov 6, 2026 | Diary
It’s always gratifying to see an idea make its way into print, and I’m delighted to share that Training Magazine has just published my article, “Hybrid Work, Proximity Bias, and the New Competition for Talent.” In the article, I explore how proximity bias...
by JW | Sep 9, 2026 | Diary
I saw some news today that genuinely made me happy. The TSA has launched a new program called Gateside by TSA PreCheck that allows eligible people without a plane ticket to pass through security at selected airports. In other words, you can go to the gate again! You...
by JW | Sep 4, 2026 | Diary
Jumped on with Sana at BizBlend in July to discuss one of the biggest undiscussables in industry today: when leaders proclaim, “people are our greatest asset,” but don’t really mean it. Here it straight from an insider who has actually been in the...
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 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 11, 2026 | Diary
Scientists are working on something remarkable: vaccines that could stop certain genetically driven cancers before they ever become cancer. What fascinates me isn’t just the prevention. It’s when they intervene. These researchers aren’t simply acting...
