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Swap the Mantras for Balance
I’ve taken some time to reflect recently and gained perspective I’d like to share. Over the past few months I’ve looked to my network to write their own discoveries through “Lightbulb Moments” and in doing this, it helped my own perspective more than intended. A few lessons that I discovered along the way have really…
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Lightbulb Moments with Bruce Wang
Bruce Wang is a buddy from the best neighborhood in San Francisco (Cole Valley – don’t @ me!). When I started Lightbulb Moments not too long ago, my mission was to surface the key moments that transformed careers and ultimately lives while also staying connected and growing my network in return. Bruce’s journey has led…
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Lightbulb Moments with Jeff Gore
This was an incredibly inspiring conversation I had with Jeff Gore on his Lightbulb Moments. Jeff’s a personal mentor of mine and you can see why, he’s gone through many challenges and because of his perspective, helped me get through a few challenging moments of my own by offering empathy but also a kick in…
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Lightbulb Moments with Ed Schaffer
“There’s something about when there’s a crisis, I become more focused but you have to do things with a heart. This is a people business and while you’re making these tough decisions, you have to ensure you have their best interest in mind.”
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Lightbulb Moments with Colby Moosman
Colby and I met in 2020 when we both worked for Sama. Colby ran finance while I ran GTM, when partnering I always respected his calm demeanor and thoughtful approach to solving complex, seemingly urgent problems. He brought Zen-like balance to an organization that was transforming into a high-growth Enterprise SaaS from a non-profit, services-orientated…
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Lightbulb Moments with Heather Samaras
I worked with Heather during a crucial time in my career, one which definitely stacks up on my own Lightbulb Moment Christmas Tree. It was 2006, I was promoted to run my first team when I was in the agency recruiting world. More exciting was the move from Chicago to San Francisco, a city that…
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My Suggested Reading List
I read/listen a ton, and while I have Goodreads, a general list of my favorites is a great way for me to keep track of my suggested books in different categories. I’ll update this list as a top book gets consumed. LEADERSHIP Management, entrepreneurship, and teamwork Sales Business / Tech Market Stuff you gotta understand…
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Top TED talks
Just when you’re looking for that extra motivation or when you’re looking to enhance your skill set there happens to be a plethora of really great (and many not so great) TED talks. Here are my top 8, need 2 more suggestions to get to 10 (that’s on you to suggest!): Inside the Mind of…
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I’m Regrowing!
I love living in California. Ever since moving here full time in 2015, the entire family has thoroughly embraced the majesty of being outside, more active, and explicitly appreciative of nature and how important it is to live in symmetry with it. There’s also a dark side to California, being surrounded by nature has also…
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Regenerative Agriculture – the movement
If you’re curious like I was on researching this market, I’ve tried to compile my own understanding of Regenerative Agriculture to help further educate folks on this important movement. Aside from research, I’d also suggest saying “Regenerative Agriculture” three times fast, if you can make it through five iterations – congrats – you’ve already surpassed…