How to work smarter
I get it; in the tech world, the pace is relentless, and the stakes are always high. We’re often tempted to put in insane hours, thinking that’s the path to success. But let’s talk about playing it smarter, not just…
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What is a Fractional CTO?
In the dynamic world of technology and startups, the term “Fractional CTO” caught my attention for the first time during an event featuring Jay Fajardo, a respected figure in the local tech and start up community. As he described the…
Does your non-profit volunteer leadership gig translate to the workplace?
I’m a bi-vocational lead pastor. Without boring you with the details of what that actually means, let’s just say I have a full time job — like in an 8 to 5 — but I have a weekend non-profit volunteering job in a…
Cultivating a Feedback Culture
I’ll be honest — I’ve never been a fan of feedback. There’s something inherently uncomfortable about inviting others to critique your actions and decisions. It feels even more daunting when you’re on the other side, tasked with delivering those hard…
Leadership Clarity in Tough Times
Essential principles for leading effectively through disruptive times Running a non-profit organization, particularly a church, as a volunteer lead pastor, has exposed me to a spectrum of challenges — from personnel changes to financial problems. The dilemma often faced is how…
Integrating Action, Learning, and Growth: The Path to Sustainable Success
I’m not sure where I saw this — probably Facebook or LinkedIn but — I recently came a cross a meaningful illustration of how success is achieved. Let’s try to deduce some meaning from this illustration. In the quest for…
The Double-Edged Sword of Modern Design Tools
Balancing Ease of Use with Creativity In the late 90s and early 2000s, many of us dove headfirst into the world of digital design through the gateway of Adobe Photoshop. For those like me who grew up in the Photoshop…
How to address a sensitive but/and/or self-aware team member
I pulled this quadrant from a Youtube video called “How Worship Leaders can THINK like a Pro Music Director”. While the video may not capture everyone’s interest here, these principles, in my opinion, definitely apply in our teams in the…