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Leading people is a tough challenge—we both know it. We don’t control what they do. We don’t know what’s running through their minds. Yet somehow, we’re tasked with guiding them toward goals—hitting milestones, growing profits, and keeping the higher-ups happy. How do we pull that off when they’re not machines we can program? We turn to books for leadership insights. We seek empathy strategies. We...

Tesla Is Burning. What’s Next? Tesla—the electric car giant—is on fire. For the first time, that’s not a good thing. The stock has taken a nosedive—down since December, and protests are popping up at dealerships across the U.S. and Europe. Boycotts are gaining steam. Some owners are even slapping “I bought this before Elon went nuts” stickers on their cars. And now, there are literal fires at Tesl...

Everyone loves to romanticize this “we’re a family” message in corporate culture. You’ve heard it—leaders and managers grinning ear-to-ear, saying stuff like: “We’re all one big family here!” “Isn’t this place awesome? Don’t you just love it?” I’ve seen it firsthand, and let’s be real: a lot of employees—especially the younger crowd—don’t care about the Kum-Ba-Ya vibes. They’re rolling their eyes...

Imagine hiking a beautiful mountain blindfolded. Would you enjoy it? It’s probably more likely that you’ll stumble, veer off course, miss the breathtaking views, and probably get lost and hurt. Wearing a blindfold is obviously not a good hiking strategy. Now what’s that have to do with leadership and you? Well, going. For a hike with a blindfold on is like living life without self awareness. Under...

In today’s fast-paced work environment, clear roles and responsibilities are crucial for project success. I mean…unless you’re not pursuing success, then maybe this isn’t for you, but if you want to succeed then keep going. The reality is that many teams struggle with accountability, leading to confusion, missed deadlines, and inefficiency. This is incredibly common everywhere. And it seems to be...

2024 brought its share of wildly crazy things and 2025 wont slow down. If you survived 2024 as a leader then hold on because 2025 is going to push you even harder. In 2025 we will be marked by several critical challenges, three of which are particularly prominent. 1 - Effective communication across diverse teams 2 - Building trust in a changing work environment 3 - Securing buy-in for a shared vis...

Dear Reader, Thank you for being here and reading The Better Place Newsletter. If you’re enjoy what you get here, forward to someone you know that needs it! Let’s get back into it. The biggest problem with modern leaders is that they keep talking like they did decades ago. It's easy for a manager or VP to speak like they did ten or even twenty years ago to a young person just starting their career...

I have been looking to make my articles available for listening and reading. I know you are on the go and listening might be easier so here you go! You can listen to this directly from your email, the Substack app, or any major podcast provider. Leaders are Losers. When you look at your boss, what do you see? Do you see a victor or a person who always seems to get it wrong? You know the feeling ri...

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I recently watched the newish (September 6, 2024) movie Rebel Ridge on Netflix. “A former Marine confronts corruption in a small town when local law enforcement unjustly seizes the bag of cash he needs to post his cousin's bail.” With a description like this, you already know this is going to be action-packed and full of guns and fighting. Let’s talk about in this episode! Thanks for listening! Ge...

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In this episode we talk about the recipe of Domincan Yuca Fritters but also how it applies to the recipe of our leadership. Thanks for supporting the show! Get full access to Between The Perfs at betweentheperfs.substack.com/subscribe

Hello Friends, In this post, I’m re-sharing an article I published on July 10, 2023. Why? Well, I am playing around with some AI tools to create a dynamic listening experience for you. I hope you give it a read, a listen and let me know what you think! All your thoughts and perspectives are always appreciated in the comments in email replies! By the way, I am developing a new format for my publish...

I'm shocked and thankful that we have almost 500 subscribers here I’m so very thankful for each of you who takes time out of your day to read the words that make it onto this Substack & now listen to the Audio Notes accompanying it. For all you new subscribers, this article will cover: * A bit about me * Why I started the better place * What you’ll find here If you’ve been a long-time reader…thank...