by JW | Jul 31, 2026 | Diary
Every leader eventually makes a bad pass. The real question is whether they recover… or score an own goal. For those unfamiliar with the term, an own goal happens when a player accidentally scores against their own team. The other side gets the point, but nobody...
by JW | Jul 27, 2026 | Diary
Measles is making headlines again. Yes, measles. You know… that disease we thought we’d pretty much eliminated a couple of decades ago? Well, if you happen to live in South Carolina or Utah right now, “eliminated” probably isn’t...
by JW | Jul 21, 2026 | Diary
Somewhere, a Chihuahua is staring suspiciously at a taco, wondering who to believe. First it was the lettuce. Then it wasn’t the lettuce. Well, sort of. And Taco Bell is somehow stuck in the middle of the story. Watching the Cyclospora investigation unfold...
by JW | Jul 16, 2026 | Diary
Watching the Senate confirmation hearings for Todd Blanche today made me smile. After all, he’s been serving as Acting Attorney General since April. At this point, the confirmation hearing feels less like a job interview and more like a performance review. That...
by JW | Jul 2, 2026 | Diary
I recently joined Joe Dimino for a fascinating conversation on my journey as a management consultant and key leadership lessons that inspired the development of my latest book, Grow Your Business UP!. In this short 20-min. podcast, we discuss the impact COVID had on...
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....
