I didn’t arrive at this work through theory.

My path has included success, failure, rebuilding, and starting over.

In my early years, addiction nearly took everything from me. Recovery reshaped how I think about responsibility, leadership, and relationships. It taught me that real change happens one decision at a time — often in the smallest moments.

Professionally, I went on to lead teams across the country, serving as Director of Retail for Bose Corporation and later running a national company as CEO. I have worked with executives, entrepreneurs, and frontline managers who want leadership that works in the real world — not just on paper.

Real life has been my greatest classroom. The most important lessons rarely come from a boardroom. They come from how you show up at home, at work, and in the moments no one else sees.

Joanna, my wife and partner in this chapter of life, reminds me that growth is not about perfection. It is about awareness, ownership, and doing the next right thing.