What happens when you go through 14 reorganizations and 7 managers in just two years?In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Terrence Ryan, a Developer Relations Manager at Google Cloud specializing in AI, to talk about what it really takes to navigate relentless change without burning out, disengaging, or simply resisting reality.Terry

Say ‘Yes, And!’ to Change, AI, and Adaptability with Terrence Ryan

image credit to allvisionnThere’s a quote I heard years ago that still rattles around in my mind:”The most desired trait in an employee is innovation. The most rewarded trait in an employee is compliance.”(If you know who originally said this, please tell me. I’ve searched. I’ve asked. Nothing. At this point I’ve accepted that it

You Say You Want Innovation. But Do You Actually Reward It?

In this episode I sit down with innovation strategist, improviser, and author Melissa Dinwiddie to talk about her new book, Innovation at Work: 52 Micro-Experiments for Brave Leaders Who Want to Unstick Teams, Spark Ideas, and Build What’s Next.Melissa shares how organizations can build real cultures of innovation—not through giant retreats or complicated systems, but

Say “Yes, And!” to Innovation at Work with Melissa Dinwiddie

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend (all the way back to childhood!) Dr. Anish Mahajan for a fascinating conversation about leadership, listening, and leading through uncertainty.Anish has led at the highest levels of healthcare and public health, from helping implement the Affordable Care Act to leading a major public hospital through

Say “Yes, And!” to Leadership, Listening, and Change with Anish Mahajan

Image credit: xavigm99Two weeks into my book launch, I had 9 signups.I was looking for over 200.In professional terms, that is what we call a “WTF!? moment.”I want to be honest about what happened next, because it’s not a heroic story. There was no dramatic moment where I rolled up my sleeves and got to

The Quiet Voice That’s Killing Your Team’s Buy-In

In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my brand-new book, Say “Yes, And!” to Change.For years, I believed the biggest challenge in change was resistance. But after working with leaders and teams across many industries, I realized something surprising:Resistance isn’t the biggest problem. Apathy is.Most people aren’t openly fighting change—they’re quietly checked out.In

“Yes, And!” to Saying “Yes, And!” to Change (Inside the Framework from My New Book)