Controlling the Controllables: What a Utility Infielder Taught Me About Running a Business
Randy Johnson threw a perfect game on May 18, 2004, and Matt Kata spent the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth […]
The Story You Never Say Out Loud Is the One That Scales
She Was Mopping the Floor Last Week Monica von Waaden runs a nonprofit that feeds more than 5,000 kids a
Just Show Up. The Plan Will Find You.
Your heart knows something your head does not. And until you act on it, you will never find out what.
Stop Collecting Dead Birds (And Build the Relationships AI Can Never Replace)
A mentor once told Kim Pollok to stop collecting dead birds. Kim had no idea what that meant. Then it
The Skill AI Will Never Replace (And Caroline Harris Davila Has It)
I was at the midmorning mixer last week when I started writing this post in my head. Somebody in the
The Hiring Advantage Most Entrepreneurs Ignore
A few months after becoming co-owner of a home care franchise, I was on a call with one of our
Working Hard When No One’s Watching: The Lesson No School Teaches
Hunter Leatherman grew up right here in Round Rock. His parents were bankers. He attended Cedar Ridge High School, studied
The Stubborn Sticky Story Giveaway
How a Simple T-Shirt Turned Into a Movement in Round Rock Every town has its storytellers. Round Rock has its
The Hidden Truth About Building a Remarkable Business With John Garrett of Community Impact
What separates the businesses that last from the ones that flame out? It’s not branding. It’s not hustle. It’s not
A Milkman’s Deal, a Thousand Volunteers, and the County That Doubled in Six Years
When former county judge William Gravell says his family landed in Williamson County because a milkman struck a bargain with
From Campfires to Catalysts: Why Entrepreneurs Thrive When Community Comes First
Not every conversation leaves an imprint. But some, like the one I recently had with Kevin Koym, stay with you.
Legacy Is Built Between Bites: What Will Peckham Taught Me About the Stories We Leave Behind
Some men build resumes. Others build roots. Will Peckham didn’t just run for office or shake hands at ribbon cuttings.
Why You’re So Overwhelmed (And Why You Keep Craving the Past)
I didn’t time-travel this morning. But my brain did. One second I’m scrolling news, inboxes, calendars, social media. The next,
How Monica McKitterick from Impact Family Wellness Helped Me Swallow An Elephant
Some stories start with inspiration. Others start with blood work. Mine started with both. In July 2024, I walked into
Community, Startups, and Real Impact: A Conversation with YJ Lin of Dell for Startups
Back when I was a 20-something social worker in New York, I had a boss named Fred. Former priest, recovering