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From Chaos to Clarity: Mastering 4 Strategic Principles Towards Operational Excellence
1 year ago Communication, Culture, Empowerment, Goals, Inspiration, Leadership, Personal Development, Productivity, Self-ImprovementThe Practical Leadership Guy

From Chaos to Clarity: Mastering 4 Strategic Principles Towards Operational Excellence

Your Pathway to Operational Excellence Have you ever found yourself in a work situation where it felt like you were tackling too many tasks, your team was stretched thin, and the path to success was foggy at best? We’ve all been there, and it’s often the telltale sign you need to reevaluate your strategy. But […]

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Find Your Dream Job: Exploring the 4 Pillars of Job Synergy
1 year ago Career, Empowerment, Inspiration, Leadership, Personal Development, Self-ImprovementThe Practical Leadership Guy

Find Your Dream Job: Exploring the 4 Pillars of Job Synergy

Introduction Have you ever experienced that magnetic pull towards a job opportunity, even when you weren’t actively seeking a change? I certainly have, and my journey to becoming the VP, Head of Product and Technology at Centr perfectly embodies this phenomenon, which I call Job Synergy. Transitioning to a new career is like starting a new relationship. […]

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The Art of Mindful Communication: Navigating Difficult Situations with Grace
1 year ago Career, Communication, Empowerment, Inspiration, Leadership, Self-ImprovementThe Practical Leadership Guy

The Art of Mindful Communication: Navigating Difficult Situations with Grace

Wisdom for Life’s Journey In my life journey, I’ve encountered a multitude of misunderstandings and unnecessary arguments that could have been prevented by embracing the wisdom within Sai Baba’s quote: “Before you speak, ask yourself: Is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve upon the silence?” This quote has become my […]

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My First 90 Days at Strava: How I Went From Being the New Kid to Becoming a Change Agent Using 4 Simple Techniques
2 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

My First 90 Days at Strava: How I Went From Being the New Kid to Becoming a Change Agent Using 4 Simple Techniques

The New Kid Starting a new job is similar to being the new kid at school. The excitement and anticipation of a fresh start. The pressure of making a good first impression. The fear of not fitting in. This concoction of emotions can be very overwhelming. However, once you’ve made friends, got involved in some […]

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I’m Leaving Walmart: What I learned, Why I left, and Where I’m going.
3 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

I’m Leaving Walmart: What I learned, Why I left, and Where I’m going.

Intro Recently I made one of the hardest decisions of my professional career. I’ve decided to leave Walmart to explore a new career opportunity. Why? Well that’s the purpose of this post. I’m going to share an honest perspective of my Walmart journey looking at what I’ve learned, why I left, and where I’m going. […]

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A Leadership Guide to Mastering The 3 Zones of Office Politics
4 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

A Leadership Guide to Mastering The 3 Zones of Office Politics

The Joys of Office Politics Office politics seem to be an essential part of any organization. And those that can achieve their desired results in an environment where people have competing interests, have mastered their political landscape. The goal of this article is to give you insight into how to recognize and navigate through the […]

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Juneteenth: A Day of Freedom
4 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

Juneteenth: A Day of Freedom

Juneteenth is a blend of the words, June and nineteenth, celebrating the liberation of those who had been held as slaves in the United States.  The holiday itself originated in Texas on June 19th,  1865 after Union army general, Gordon Granger, announced federal orders in Galveston, Texas stating: The people of Texas are informed that, […]

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A Black Man’s Perspective of America
4 years ago Inspiration, Leadership, Personal DevelopmentThe Practical Leadership Guy

A Black Man’s Perspective of America

Monday, June 8, 2020, marks the day I took a bold step in overcoming my fear of judgement by standing up for injustice.  I had an open and honest discussion with over 50 people, from all backgrounds, about the social inequality and systemic racism that Blacks have faced for over 400 years. The best part, […]

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Accomplish 100% of your Goals this Year by Trying this New Approach.
5 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

Accomplish 100% of your Goals this Year by Trying this New Approach.

It’s Time for a Change What’s the most important thing you want to achieve this year and do you feel it’s possible to accomplish? If you are looking for change in your life, keep reading this article to find out how you can define, shape, and embrace a new perspective towards realizing your goals. The […]

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Three Short-Sighted Behaviors All Effective Leaders Should Avoid
5 years ago InspirationThe Practical Leadership Guy

Three Short-Sighted Behaviors All Effective Leaders Should Avoid

Short-sighted Short-cuts Lead to Dead Ends The desire for instant gratification can be tempting, leading one to seek opportunities to cut corners to achieve faster results. And while the initial perception of saving time and money is promising, the end result is a continuous cycle of bad decisions, uncompleted projects, and lack of trust from others. […]

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Inspirational Talks
THE PUSH FROM WITHIN: A JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION
5 years ago

The Push from Within: A Journey of Transformation is a keynote I presented at Saucecon 2019. It is an inspiring story of self-reflection which recounts my journey of how I helped Walmart Labs transform its engineering culture to adopt a culture of quality, while I learned the true meaning of success. This case study is […]

Unlocking San Diego’s Hidden Potential
5 years ago

I run an organization called San Diego Tech Hub. The organization is focused on driving social change, engaging the community, and creating opportunity for all.   Our goals are simple: Our Mission: Inform, connect, and empower the San Diego tech community to drive social change. Our Vision: Establish San Diego as a collaborative, diverse, and […]

The Heartbeat of an Entrepreneur
5 years ago

We are faced with challenging situations daily. And each of these experiences help shape who we are as individuals.  It is through the fire we become refined and through this refinement we become who we are destined to be. The Heartbeat of an Entrepreneur is an inspirational keynote I presented at San Diego Startup Week […]

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