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The Greatest Gift Tony Robbins Ever Gave Me

07/13/2026

Tony Robbins would occasionally give me advice. He gave me something bigger than advice, and…

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The Disneyland Lesson in Situational Awareness That Helped Me Survive the Miracle on the Hudson

07/09/2026

Before the Hudson River. Before Flight 1549. Before any of the frameworks, I have spent…

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They Were There When I Needed Them Most: What the Miracle on the Hudson Taught Me About Gratitude

07/08/2026

I did not walk into Palisades Medical Center on January 15, 2009. I was brought…

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The Pen That Survived the Miracle on the Hudson: A Leadership Lesson in Affinity

07/06/2026

I lost my Montblanc pen on January 15, 2009. It was my “closing pen.” The…

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Beyond Revenue: How to Build a ‘Resilience ROI’ That Sustains Your Business in a Crisis

06/02/2026

Most leaders measure return on investment in revenue. In margin. In market share.  But there is another…

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How to Turn Business Vision into Execution: The Flight 1549 Lesson on Resilience

06/01/2026

A flight plan doesn’t guarantee smooth skies. It guarantees you know where you’re going, why…

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Why Frameworks Fail: The Miracle on the Hudson Lesson on Business Momentum

06/01/2026

Most leaders I meet have done the work. They built the plan. They have the…

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Why a Strong Foundation Still Fails Without Fuel

06/01/2026

Most leaders I meet have done the work. They built the plan. They have the…

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Beyond the Parka: How Canada Goose Lost Its Altitude

05/20/2026

In this corporate case study, I review Canada Goose’s retail strategy and the Resilience Framework…

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What Lululemon’s New CEO can Learn from The Hudson River

05/07/2026

When everything around you is uncertain, the worst thing a leader can do is react…

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The Best Next Move for Spirit Airlines Employees

05/04/2026

I want to speak directly to the men and women of Spirit Airlines.  On May…

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The 1549 Decision Framework: How to Build a High-Performance Life and Career

03/31/2026

I’ve been in rooms where the wrong decision cost people everything. I’ve also been in…

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