Lessons Learned

Dec
27
Crowds of runners at the London Marathon

The Triumph of the 2013 London Marathon

And not just because I beat an Olympic medalist and a former European champion (although I did)
5 min read
Dec
20
Sculpture of a narrow head, roughly hewn

We Have Every Right to Be Furious About AI-Detection

OpenAI has a 99.9% reliable method to detect text generated by ChatGPT but never released it
3 min read
Dec
06
Hundreds of runners across several lanes of road at the start of the 2007 Chicago Marathon

Chicago: The Marathon I'd Almost Forgotten

Long unexamined, I dredge up that tender October day to see if a sincere student can always find lessons
4 min read
Nov
29
Graffiti of two heads, one saying "Shall we boykott the rent?" and the other answering "Yeah good idea"

What Kind of Person Argues With the Boss?

Three reasons why arguing with the boss is a terrible idea - and tips for how to prevail nonetheless
3 min read
Nov
08
This Is Most Senior Leaders’ Single Biggest Weakness

This Is Most Senior Leaders’ Single Biggest Weakness

If you are serving in a C-suite role (or aspire to one), today’s advice is something you probably haven’t considered
4 min read
Oct
25
Sculpture bust of Abraham Lincoln in profile

Smart, Well-Meaning People Don’t Decide Elections

Suddenly, the baffling process by which we elect leaders makes sense. As do voters’ awful choices and terrible outcomes
4 min read
Oct
18
Man with goatee wearing a Boston Marathon t-shirt

Finding the Value of Suffering on the Road to Boston

Meaning in life comes from overcoming challenges. Facing challenges means hardship. Is it worth it?
7 min read
Oct
11
Sculpture showing puddling streams of paint dropping from a mouth-like gap

Pity the Doomed Backers of Biden’s Campaign

Don't be so sure we wouldn't fall into the same trap they have
5 min read
Oct
04
Two stainless steel elevator doors on a shiny metal wall

You Can't Buy Accountability

And that's why it's so sought after in companies
4 min read
Sep
20
A straight city street going up a hill, with a painting of a twisting eel down the middle of the street

Effectiveness Can Drive So Much More Than Thriving at Work

A simple guide to accompany you on your way to a successful career and a happy life
8 min read