I’ve got a major concern about the debate surrounding climate change: paradigms. Over the past several months, my work has been consumed by the debate surrounding global climate change. Beyond causes, the frenetic activity in the administration and Congress have both lent a new urgency to the search for meaningful solutions in the realms ofContinue reading “Climate Tribalism is Stifling Advancement”
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Jumpstart Your Advocates’ Infinite Mindsets
The Infinite Game. That’s a pretty heady title, right? Building on his success with Leaders Eat Last and Start With Why, Simon Sinek did not disappoint with the work he released in 2019. The Infinite Game was such a compelling piece that, in large measure, it served as the catalyst toward the eventual launch ofContinue reading “Jumpstart Your Advocates’ Infinite Mindsets”
Couldn’t this Address have been an e-mail?
It came up in casual conversation on the phone yesterday. “Are you really going to watch that?” A colleague and I were talking about the Presidential address scheduled for last night. Befuddled, I explained that, of course, I was going to watch. I personally believe it’s a responsibility of active citizenship to do so –Continue reading “Couldn’t this Address have been an e-mail?”
A Few Things to Know About the Budget Process
The beauty of the federal budget process is that no one really knows how the budget works. There’s a great scene in, the much bemoaned, season 5 of The West Wing where Josh Lyman relays just that sentiment. And I’d argue, that at the federal level, not much has changed since that episode aired. ContraryContinue reading “A Few Things to Know About the Budget Process”
In Hard Times, Break Bread Together
Last week, I wrote about The Weight of Our Words, and the importance of semantics, or ensuring that we place the appropriate context and gravity on the words we choose in advocacy. In that piece, I indicated that today I’d be writing about how to engage with those who we expect to oppose our issues.Continue reading “In Hard Times, Break Bread Together”
Another Day in Ohio Politics…
You know, I had a plan for this week. I knew just what I was going to write about. Wouldn’t you know it, I even had one of my posts DRAFTED 3 days early. And then Ohio political news struck AGAIN! This morning, over his various social media platforms, Ohio Congressman Steve Stivers announced heContinue reading “Another Day in Ohio Politics…”
The Weight of Our Words
Words have meaning. That’s a pretty simple statement, right? Obviously words have meaning, or else we wouldn’t use them. But sit with the phrase a little longer, and you may just stumble on to why this statement is drilled into the minds of leaders at every level of our military. As a Marine officer, youContinue reading “The Weight of Our Words”
Complicated Cal
You may not be able to judge a book by its cover, but you can judge it by the wear and tear. I don’t really care for clean books. Yes, I absolutely want to pass along an extensive library to my kids some day. But under no circumstance should they expect those books to beContinue reading “Complicated Cal”
Sam’s Formula for Storytelling
Do you have a scene from a television show or movie that continues to live rent free in your mind? Mine’s pretty easy to pick. It’s stood the test of time with me – a regularly reviewed inspiration and simultaneous rebuke against me when I’m falling short. You’ll probably be able to guess that it’sContinue reading “Sam’s Formula for Storytelling”
Second and Third Order Consequences
If you take a moment to browse the Bookshelf page on this site, you’ll note the opening section includes a reference to the Thomas Sowell Reader. Dr. Sowell stands as one of those influencing figures in my life whose words continue to come back to me time and time again. A prior Marine himself, Dr.Continue reading “Second and Third Order Consequences”
Part of the Possible 