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The One Minute Stand

We just celebrated our 6th Annual Gotcha Day for Cocoa Bean the Wonder Puppy.  No doubt, he's a joy machine.  But having a dog -- actually, walking a dog -- has not been what I expected.  

In a city known for anonymity, walking a dog is an oddly human experience.  I end up chatting with people.  A lot.  

October 25, 2026

I Didn’t Expect This From Mel Robbins!

Maybe one day I will be like those cool kids from high school who were effortlessly non-chalant when big things happened.
But, my dear good people, that day is not today.  Something big happened that means a lot to me and I’m not even going to try to be chill about it.  
Mel Robbins invited me to be on her podcast!  I know!  I KNOW!!

September 27, 2026

I Wrote a Thing!

I am so excited to share that my third book, The Good Boss Project: Becoming the Manager You Mean to Be is officially scheduled for release by Simon & Schuster next March.  Looking back, I realize I’ve been working on this book for decades without knowing it.

August 26, 2026