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To Sell is Human – Part 2: The Call to Adventure
To Sell is Human - Part 2: The Call to Adventure The ancient echoes of adventure reverberate through the ages. Just as Odysseus heard the call to leave the familiar shores of Ithaca and brave the...
The Mericans’ Costly Lesson – Part 2: Why the Nanny Needs to Go
The Mericans' Costly Lesson - Part 2: Why the Nanny Needs to GoLet’s connect our Merican family allegory from my last post to reality.It has become evident that the nanny state, the overprotective,...
The Mericans’ Costly Lesson: Losing Control of the Household
The Mericans are a familiar family. Elon and Amy met in college, and after Amy completed grad school, they got married and began to build a life together. The newlyweds enjoyed a few years as DINKs...
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Built in the Trenches, Not the Classroom
I didn’t take the Ivy League route. I built my leadership philosophy in the trenches—learning, failing, and growing at Ōnin. Leadership isn’t just about business success; it’s about leading with integrity, wisdom, and heart. This blog is where I share what I’ve learned about leading well and living fully.
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