The Sacrifice of Leadership

Leadership, as defined by Oxford English Dictionary: 1.the action of leading a group of people or an organization. 2.the state or position of being a leader. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to be a leader. No matter where you look today, authentic leadership seems to be in short supply. Sure, … Read more

Why You Are a Technology Company

Unlike the industrial revolution, loud and filled with smoke, the digital revolution — or the “fourth industrial revolution” — happened quietly. It curled up around us and now touches every part of what we do, from how we eat to how we sleep, move, exercise, work, love and interact. It’s the voices in your car … Read more

Rehoboth Beach Marathon

DATE: Saturday, December 2, 2017 7:00am Race Start LOCATION: Start / Finish: Rehoboth Beach, DE: Course Map WEATHER: 44 degrees, Sunny / 2 mph SW wind / 64% humidity This one wasn’t about me. My wife, Kristen, picked this to be her first marathon and I was along for the ride. She has family in … Read more

Driving Development with Design (Thinking)

When I first learned about design thinking, it seemed like such a natural process. The problem is, I’m a developer, and I’ve been taught about planning, requirements gathering, sprints, and scrums. I’m supposed to be an agile thinker, not a design thinker. But outside of the code, I am an empathetic human being, and I’ve … Read more