Although I'd like to say that I've had nothing but success… that isn't true. Those that have worked with me would likely say that I've overused this, ha... but here it is, "Struggle is an amazing teacher". I use this saying so often because I've found that my greatest obstacles and challenges have taught me the most. With that said, a critical element that has allowed me to truly benefit from this mindset and be a part of some amazing achievements in my career was realizing Struggle and Success are not mutually exclusive, they do not define those experiencing them, nor are they static or final destinations.

Identifying the pains that cause struggle, practicing extreme ownership (written by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin), and creating sustainable solutions that revolve around what we can control have driven much of my success for more than 15 years in leadership. Another pillar of my career has been the conscious choice to make the goals of others a priority of mine. Significantly investing in the development, support, collaboration, and individual ambitions of people I work with (regardless of rank/role/title) is something that I find both motivating and fulfilling.

I can confidently say that my experience across multiple industries, companies of all sizes, and situations that have ranged from dire to great have not only created some memorable stories (more than a few, ha!), but also validated that the approach mentioned above works!

Drop me a line or send a connection request if you'd like to chat and/or share some ideas.

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  VP, Sales & Success in Giatec Scientific Inc.​

  Revolutionize the Concrete Industry