No Drama Is the Best Drama

Every leader, team, and organization is building lore—the story people tell long after the work is done. It’s not just facts or results; it’s the feeling you create and the culture you reinforce through everyday actions. The question isn’t whether you’ll have lore, but whether it will be intentional or accidental. This post explores how to design the story others carry about you, your leadership, and your organization—and why it matters for your future.

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Cool Air & Clear Leadership: What a Broken AC Can Teach Us

Sometimes leadership lessons come from unexpected places—like a broken AC in the middle of a Fresno summer. Systems rarely fail all at once; they quietly drift into dysfunction until everything stops working at the same time. In this post, we explore what proactive leadership looks like, why waiting too long creates unnecessary crises, and how building support and structure early can keep things running cool when the pressure rises. ❄️🔥

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Looking Forward — A Margin Multiplier Year

Welcome to a brand new year! Use what you learned in 2025 to create your Margin Multiplier Plan for 2026. Set a guiding theme, define your Big Three outcomes, structure your projects with the 6×6 Method, rebuild routines, plan for interruptions, and invite accountability. Start small, focus on what matters, and let your systems, people, and clarity multiply your impact this year.

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What If It Doesn’t Outlast You?

We’re told to “build something that lasts” — but what if it doesn’t? What if your work doesn’t outlive you, scale, or go viral? That doesn’t make it worthless. Some of the most meaningful work won’t be remembered publicly but will matter deeply to someone. Don’t sacrifice the present in pursuit of a legacy. Serve the people in front of you. Do the work that matters today — and you may just build something eternal.

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