Business & Entrepreneurship
The Entrepreneur Behind the Suit: Lessons I Learned the Hard Way
People often see the polished side of entrepreneurship — the suits, the meetings, the headlines, and the…
Leading a Business Through Economic Turbulence
There is something about the desert that teaches entrepreneurs a powerful lesson. When you look…
Business in an Unstable Global Economy: Advice for Entrepreneurs
The global business environment is once again facing significant uncertainty. Economic instability is being fueled…
How I Learned to Sell Before I Learned to Drive
I learned how to close a sale before I ever held a driver’s license. That…
Why NPR Chose a 16-Year-Old Entrepreneur: A Reflection on Starting JC Surveillance
When I was 16 years old, I received a phone call that most teenagers would…
How I Earned a Rare Double Lifetime Induction Into a Prestigious Business Honor Society
I am grateful to have been awarded a rare double lifetime induction into Beta Gamma…
Travel & Destinations
The Quiet Strength of Winter: Lessons from the Snowshoe Trail
There’s something quiet about winter mornings after a snowfall. The world slows down. Roads are…
An Evening Above the Noise: What I Learned at Kitt Peak
Standing atop Kitt Peak in southern Arizona, I felt something I don’t experience very often…
Exploring the White House: A Personal Journey Through America’s Most Iconic Home
Exploring Washington, D.C. always brings out the inner history buff in me. There’s something powerful…
Weekend in London: The Time We Chased Umbrellas at Stonehenge
Sometimes spontaneity leads to the best adventures—and that’s exactly what happened when we decided, on…
Our Alaskan Adventure: A Perfect Day in Juneau
There are some days that feel like they were designed just for you—and our stop…
Taking Time for Yourself: The Art of Slowing Down and Truly Living
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to get caught up in the…