The Rules I Actually Follow
These aren’t feel-good slogans or poster values. Just the quiet rules that have kept me useful, sane, and steady—even when the pressure’s high and the spotlight’s off.
What Coaching Teaches Me About Consulting
Coaching club volleyball taught me more about leadership than any workshop ever could. From managing expectations to building trust, this post breaks down the surprising overlaps between the gym and the boardroom.
Wired for Power: Everyone Got the Current. Not Everyone Built the City.
Post 2 of 4 in the Grid-Level Thinking series—access isn’t the differentiator anymore. Application is.
Why They Call Me Uncle Nino
I lead with clarity and calm—not noise. Sometimes that looks like being the one who steadies the room. That’s why they call me Uncle Nino.