The Broadcasters Didn’t Lose the Games: What Boston College Got Wrong
Boston College replaced two longtime basketball broadcasters after a losing season, reportedly because its new coach viewed them as remnants of the previous program. The decision misunderstands broadcasting, institutional memory, and leadership.
This one won’t resonate with most, but it’s personal to me…and I hope it resonates with my friends who’ve dedicated themselves to sports broadcasting.
Practicing What I Published
Just days after publishing my book Thriving Among Time Wasters, I found myself needing to apply its lessons in real time.
A single workplace email shifted the emotional atmosphere of an entire morning and reminded me that some time-wasters can’t be eliminated—only managed.
Sometimes thriving simply means refusing to let frustration consume your focus, identity, and peace.
Good Cultures Don’t Need Slogans
When a company has to keep reminding people how great its culture is, that’s usually a red flag. Good culture doesn’t need marketing — it shows up quietly in how people treat each other, solve problems, and stay connected without a slogan or a campaign.
The Two Types of Legitimate Meetings (And Why I Put My Faith in Them)
Not all meetings are created equal. In fact, I’ve come to believe there are really only two types of legitimate ones: Group-to-Leader reporting and Leader-to-Group reporting. Everything else? It’s not just unnecessary—it’s harmful. Here’s why I put my faith in this simple framework, and why even “ordinary” convictions belong in Randomly Rudimentary Faith Stuff.