People say leadership is lonely. They assume it’s because of the pressure of decisions, the endless responsibilities, or the constant scrutiny. But that’s not where the real loneliness comes from for me. The real loneliness comes when, in a moment of weakness, I turn to a friend hoping for understanding—and instead I get judgment. In… Read More: Leadership, Grief, and the Question of Friendship »
Several years ago, during my training with the U.S. Secret Service’s Cyber Crime Task Force, we dove deep into the mechanics behind Business Email Compromise (BEC). One lesson stood out and continues to haunt me today, especially as AI-generated voices and video begin to muddy the waters of digital authenticity: Leaders who rule by fear… Read More: AI Deepfakes and the Human Factor: Redefining Executive Risk in… »
Alright, I’ll admit it—I’m a Trekkie, but only for the TNG era. Give me The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager, and I’m in my happy place. The epic adventures, the philosophical dilemmas, and, let’s be honest, the holodeck shenanigans are what made 24th-century Starfleet so iconic. But as much as I love these… Read More: Star Trek’s Cybersecurity Blunders: A 24th Century Rant »
The punchline of this meme—“When light bulbs burn out, they stop working”—may be funny, but it hits a little too close to home for those of us in the IT industry. It reflects a painful truth that many have accepted as the norm: long hours, constant firefighting, and inevitable burnout. This mindset has become almost… Read More: What’s the Difference Between IT Guys and Light Bulbs? »
This simple, yet powerful statement resonates deeply with me, especially as a business owner and a believer. The world often tells us that business is a zero-sum game—that for one person to succeed, someone else must fail. But that’s not the mindset I choose to live by, and it’s definitely not how I run… Read More: You cannot compete with me. I want you to win… »
Some of the most financially successful people I know have one big rule: “Never do business with friends or family.” Now, I get where they’re coming from, but I’ve always found that piece of advice to be a bit, well…immature. It feels like an easy way out—an unwillingness to be flexible, to change, or to… Read More: Blessings in Business: Taking Chances on Friends, Family, and Faith »
For years, I’ve grappled with a concept that I didn’t quite understand until recently—what many refer to as “ADHD Shutdown.” Now, I don’t have ADHD, at least not to my knowledge, and I’ve never been diagnosed. But about a decade ago, I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Ned Hallowell, the leading expert on ADHD,… Read More: ADHD Shutdown: The Entrepreneur’s Dilemma and Breaking the Firefighting Mentality »
As a Christian entrepreneur, one of the most profound challenges I face is living out my faith while running a business in a world that seems to have its own set of rules. The world’s conventional wisdom often tells us to move fast, aim for instant results, and focus on profits above all else. But… Read More: Stewarding Success: How Faith Shapes My Business Leadership »
Hey there, friends! Today, I’d like to share something a bit different from my usual posts. I want to talk about a significant part of my life – my business. If you didn’t already know, I’m the founder, President, and CEO of a company called DataCorps. We’re not just coworkers; we are a tight-knit family… Read More: A New Journey: Embracing Lean Thinking »
Today my company got thrown under the bus. I’ll spare you the details but it felt good to know that we lived up to our mission statement: To bring glory and honor to our Lord, Jesus Christ, by serving others through excellence and innovation in technology. Though it was a significant amount of revenue, I’m… Read More: Under the Bus »