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Leading from the ground up through servant leadership, continuous improvement, and deep commitment to team development and community service.

Leading from the ground up through servant leadership, continuous improvement, and deep commitment to team development and community service.

Philosophy & Approach

Manifesto

True leadership means 'boots on the ground'—being present, serving others, and building people up. The slight edge philosophy reminds us that mastering the mundane everyday actions is what separates great leaders from the rest.

Core Principles

  • Servant leadership puts team success above personal glory
  • Boots on the ground presence builds trust and understanding
  • Giving back through volunteering strengthens teams and communities
  • Mastering the mundane creates the slight edge that matters
  • Continuous self-improvement, including health practices like yoga
  • Strategic thinking balanced with tactical execution

Projects & Experience

2015-2023

Stakeholder Management & Strategic Planning

Led complex stakeholder relationships and strategic initiatives across multiple organizations and teams.

Key Outcomes:

  • Managed relationships with 50+ key stakeholders
  • Developed and executed multi-year strategic plans
  • Improved cross-functional collaboration by 40%
  • Built consensus across diverse groups
2017-Present

Team Volunteering Programs

Organized and led team volunteer initiatives to give back to communities while building team cohesion.

Key Outcomes:

  • Led 20+ team volunteer events
  • Engaged teams in community service
  • Strengthened team bonds through shared purpose
  • Contributed hundreds of volunteer hours
2018-2023

Professional Development (P4) Programs

Implemented required professional development frameworks focused on continuous growth and feedback.

Key Outcomes:

  • Developed comprehensive P4 framework
  • 100% team participation in development plans
  • Improved retention through growth opportunities
  • Created culture of continuous learning

Methods & Tools

Methods & Frameworks

Servant LeadershipStakeholder ManagementStrategic Thinking & PlanningBoots on the Ground ApproachFeedback PhilosophySlight Edge PrinciplesSelf-Improvement Practices

Tools & Technologies

OKRsP4 Development Framework1-on-1 StructuresStrategic Planning ToolsHealth & Wellness (Yoga)

Current Challenges

The questions and problems I'm actively exploring and working to solve

Maintaining Presence at Scale

How do leaders maintain 'boots on the ground' presence as organizations and teams grow?

Balancing Strategy and Execution

What's the right balance between strategic thinking and hands-on tactical work?

Mastering the Mundane

How do we maintain focus on daily excellence when seeking transformational change?

Let's Collaborate

Interested in discussing leadership or exploring potential collaborations? I'd love to connect.

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