Invisible Work = Invisible Money
You’re doing the most. But it looks like you’re doing the least. Because none of it is documented. 👀 You answer the late-night questions. You fix the stuff nobody sees. You make sure the launch actually launches.
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I’m Managing Everything - Except Myself.
You’re managing everyone else’s fires while your own desk is burning. It feels noble. But it’s costing you. And worse? It’s costing your team real visibility.
The Weekly Fix | 07.13.25
The Quiet Weight We’re All Carrying In 2020, we all said: “When things go back to normal…” But normal never came back. And eventually, we stopped asking.
I Want to Get Organized—But My Life Feels Like Chaos.
You’re not disorganized—you’re unstructured. Let’s build a system that works with your life, not against it. Let me know when you’re ready to prep the socials or write your intro blurb for The Fix Files!
🎶 Don’t Go Chasing Platforms 🎶
Most leaders don’t have a technology problem. They have a people and process problem. But solving for that requires facing the mess and that’s where a lot of execs tap out.
Why do I start everything—and finish nothing?
You start strong. Bursts of energy. New tabs. New notebooks. Big plans. But somewhere between “this is exciting” and “this is complete,” something short-circuits. You stall. You switch. You start something else.
Why does everyone else have it together - and I don’t?
“It’s not that you’ve done nothing. It’s that somehow, you’re not where you wanted to be by now—and that comparison makes it feel like you’ve failed.”
The Weekly Fix | 07.07.25
The Cost of Staying Stuck Staying stuck feels deceptively safe. You know the terrain. You’ve memorized the exits. You’ve learned how to shrink your needs, dull your instincts, and rationalize your way through another day. But here’s the truth: Familiarity isn’t the same as security.
Stuck in a job I’ve outgrown - but afraid to let go.
“You’ve outgrown something—but fear is whispering that this might be as good as it gets. The truth? It’s not. But that fear is real, and it’s keeping you stuck.”
I need to make money - but I’m totally lost.
“Let’s say it out loud: you need to earn more money than you’re making right now. That’s not selfish. That’s survival.”
The Healthcare.gov Launch Failure: A Case Study in Readiness Issues
The 2013 launch of Healthcare.gov was intended to provide a seamless experience for Americans to purchase health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Instead, it became a high-profile failure.
A Case Study: Washington Metro’s Silver Line Delays: A Lesson in Communication Failures
The Washington Metro’s Silver Line project was one of the most ambitious transportation expansions in the region, intended to provide access to northern Virginia and Washington Dulles International Airport. However, the project faced numerous delays, cost overruns, and communication breakdowns
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Case Study: HP’s Autonomy Acquisition: A $9 Billion Strategic Mistake
In 2011, HP acquired British software company Autonomy for $11 billion in a deal that was supposed to bolster HP’s position in enterprise software. However, just a year later, HP wrote down $9 billion from the acquisition, citing fraud and mismanagement.
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Case Study: Sears’ Slow Decline: A Leadership Failure to Evolve
Once a retail giant, Sears was a staple in American shopping for over a century. However, due to a combination of strategic missteps, leadership issues, and a failure to adapt to modern retail trends, the company filed for bankruptcy in 2018.
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Case Study: The Challenger Disaster: When Leadership Fails to Listen
Despite these warnings, NASA officials proceeded with the launch, pressured by schedule commitments and media attention. The lack of proper communication between engineers and NASA leadership led to the catastrophic decision to launch the Challenger under unsafe conditions.
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How to Build Influence Without the Manager Title
Real leadership means earning respect and influence, especially when you don’t have a formal title.
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A Project Manager’s Secret Weapon? Soft Skills.
Did you know? 89% of project failures stem from communication and collaboration breakdowns. It’s not just the technical skills—soft skills like emotional intelligence, adaptability, and communication are the key to project success.
Applied Strategy
Kodak’s Missed Opportunity: A Lesson in Strategic Resistance to Innovation
Despite inventing the digital camera, Kodak decided to keep the technology hidden for fear of disrupting its film sales. While competitors like Sony, Canon, and Nikon embraced digital technology and rapidly gained market share, Kodak clung to its legacy business model.
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Preventing Burnout: A Problem Solver’s Survival Guide
Set boundaries, recharge, and thrive—without burning out. In 2022, I hit a wall. Burnout hit me hard. Every day felt impossible—I couldn’t even get out of bed, let alone lead my team. When I looked for help, all I heard was, “We’re all tired, it’ll pass.”
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Top 10 Communication Tips for Problem Solvers
Over time, I realized something crucial: being able to solve problems is only half the battle. The other half? Knowing how to communicate those solutions in a way that doesn’t alienate the people around you. I wasn’t doing that, and it made all the difference when I finally learned how.
Applied Strategy
Case Study: Boeing 737 Max: The Consequences of Prioritizing Speed Over Safety
Boeing’s 737 Max was involved in two fatal crashes within a span of five months, killing 346 people. Investigations revealed that a faulty automated system known as MCAS was responsible for both crashes. Boeing had implemented this system without providing adequate training for pilots
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Case Study: Fyre Festival’s Epic Failure
Fyre Festival was marketed as an exclusive, luxury music festival on a private island in the Bahamas. With celebrity endorsements and high ticket prices, attendees expected a world-class experience. However, what they got was a disaster of epic proportions.
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Flexibility vs. Focus: Finding Balance in Hybrid Work
Flexibility can be a powerful tool for work-life balance, but without boundaries, it can lead to fragmented schedules and reduced focus.
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Breaking the Silence: Effective Communication for Hybrid Teams
Communication is the backbone of any successful team, but hybrid work introduces new challenges. Remote workers often feel like outsiders, missing key conversations and struggling to stay in the loop.