The Art of Creating: Finding Fulfillment Through Hands-On Projects
The Satisfaction of Hands-On Creation There’s something profoundly grounding about building something with your hands. In a world dominated by screens, spreadsheets, and endless virtual communication, the simple act of creating a physical object offers clarity, focus, and a deep sense of accomplishment. Over the years, I’ve found that whether it’s woodworking, home improvement, or […]
Travel With Purpose: What Exploring New Places Teaches Us About People and Possibility
Travel as a Teacher Over the years, I’ve realized that travel is more than just seeing new sights or ticking destinations off a list. For me, it has always been about learning, observing, and connecting with the people and systems that make each place unique. Whether I’m walking through a historic neighborhood, exploring a bustling […]
Giving Back: How Community Service Shapes Leadership and Perspective
The Power of Giving Back Over the years, I’ve come to realize that leadership isn’t just about guiding teams or making strategic decisions in the boardroom. True leadership also comes from understanding the world beyond your immediate responsibilities and giving back to the community that surrounds you. Community service has been a cornerstone of my […]
Supporting Veterans: Strategies for Helping Them Transition Successfully into Civilian Life
The Importance of Supporting Our Veterans Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life, but few experiences have been as personally meaningful as helping veterans transition into civilian life. These men and women have dedicated themselves to serving our country, and yet, once they leave the military, […]
The U.S. Housing Shortage: How Private Capital Can Lead the Way in Affordable Solutions
Seeing the Crisis Up Close Over the course of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with companies of all sizes—some scaling rapidly, others navigating change. But one issue I keep seeing, regardless of industry or region, is the growing strain caused by a lack of affordable housing. It’s not just a social issue […]
Shifting the Map: Where Real Growth Is Happening
For a long time, if you asked a room full of investors where the safest bets were in commercial real estate, you’d hear the same names over and over again—New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, maybe Los Angeles. These so-called “gateway cities” had the brand recognition, the corporate headquarters, and the international capital that made […]
Leading Through Listening: The Quiet Power of Mentorship
When people ask me what made the biggest difference in my career, I don’t talk about titles, deals, or promotions. I talk about people. I talk about the handful of mentors who showed up at the right time with the right words—and sometimes, just a listening ear. I also talk about the people I’ve had […]
Rebuilding with Dignity: Workforce Development That Changes Lives
When I think about the work I’m most proud of in my career, it’s not the deals closed or companies scaled. It’s the people—specifically, the people who were given a second chance and used it to transform their lives. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to work on some incredible workforce development initiatives, and […]
Engineering for Impact: How Systems Thinking Can Solve Real-World Social Problems
When I was studying Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech, I fell in love with the logic of systems. I was fascinated by how every part of a process, no matter how small, connected to something bigger. Whether it was a supply chain, a factory floor, or a software workflow, I learned to look […]
Purpose-Driven Workplaces: Why Who You Hire Matters
When I think about the kind of impact I want to have—not just in business, but in life—it always comes back to people. More specifically, it comes back to the people who are too often overlooked in the hiring process: our veterans, returning citizens, and underserved individuals who are more than capable, but rarely given […]