Inspiration… Peaceful Warriors? 7 Jun 20187 Jun 2018 I'm a fan of the Golden State Warriors and happy to see the dynasty they've created. I had a chance to witness another dynasty arise from scratch: the San Antonio…
Inspiration… Going home 8 Apr 20188 Apr 2018 Joe Maddon (of Chicago Cubs fame) goes home to Hazleton, PA. Hazleton is a working-class town struggling to overcome poverty and racial tension. Joe started the Hazleton Integration Project to…
Inspiration… The Miracle 5 Mar 2018 This is a story of a basketball coach's transformation from near death to the pinnacle of life. The angels among us keep the world turning. The power of prayer sustains…
Inspiration… STEM vs pipe dream 18 Dec 201718 Dec 2017 I grew up idealizing tennis stars and thought I would succeed like Andre Agassi. That dream didn't happen as planned. Fortunately, I was able to find a career that bridged interests…
Inspiration… Less words, more action 26 Jul 20171 Aug 2017 Coach Belichick may not confess to his belief in the Japanese concept 'Ma.' Judging by his brilliant track record, he sets the tone and lets his team's actions do the…
Customer Success… Point guard = Customer Success Manager 25 Apr 201725 Apr 2017 Basketball was my first passion when I hearken back to early childhood. I didn't have shooting, dribbling, or dunking skills :-). I made up for it through my intangibles including…
Sports… Seattle – 4/17 to 4/21 15 Apr 201715 Apr 2017 It's a busy week ahead. Seattle is one of my favorite towns. Before it became a tech-and-coffee mecca, Seattle housed gritty sports teams and rock bands. It's hard to forget…
Sports It shouldn’t take a village 21 Jan 201728 Jan 2017 The country of India is well-positioned for success in nearly all endeavors including sports. ESPN link It's a shame that India's tennis federation doesn't have the same wherewithal as the U.S.T.A…
Sports It’s just a game 23 Nov 201628 Jan 2017 Fantasy football can dominate the conversation these days. It's a safe bet given how coarse the national discourse has become. I haven't been lucky until now. There is a method…
