Human capital consultant @groovemgmt, @leadersurf1, speaker, author and passionate executive coach focused on highlighting strengths
Charlotte, NC
Joined September 2008
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My welcome packet at @bearstearnscorp wasn't a slick corporate video or branded swag. It was a brown paper bag of paperclips.
CEO Ace Greenberg’s note was blunt: treat company resources like your own money.
That simple bag was a masterclass in setting cultural tone. 🧵👇
🤖 Made with AI
Culture isn't what is painted on the lobby wall; it is the worst behavior leadership is willing to tolerate.
Read the full breakdown on the "Paperclip Mandate" here: groovemanagement.com/blog/pa… #CompanyCulture #ExecutiveCoaching
The Waydoo Evo Master Plus is the best performance for price Efoil on the market. leadersurf.com/leadersurf-bl… #efoil #waydoo #surfing
Becoming corporate isn't the death of startup culture. It's the birth of necessary structure. It's how you ensure you're still here to scale the next mountain. Read my full article here: groovemanagement.com/blog/be… 5/5 #scaling #startups #businessgrowth #groovemanagement #leadership
In 1994, Jim Collins identified 18 "visionary companies" for Built to Last. Despite 32 years of major disruptors—iPhone, 5G, AI—all 18 have managed to survive. Being corporate insulated them and made them stronger. 4/5
Having advised @Databricks since they were a 300-person team, I vividly recall their CRO, Ron Gabrisko, imploring his sales leaders to remember: "Heroics don't scale". He knew building a billion-dollar business required a systems approach. 3/5
The stigma: "Corporate" means bureaucratic, slow, risk-averse, controlling. The reality: Becoming corporate means implementing systemic routines (like Team Timeouts) that foster agility, not stifle it. It's a rite of passage for growth. 2/5
"Are we becoming corporate?" During a recent QBR with a scaling client, one leader asked me this question with noticeable disappointment. My internal thought? "Is that a bad thing?" 1/5
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Business is a team sport.
So why do we stop celebrating when we win?
NFL teams practice end zone dances.
Most work teams don’t even pause.
What happens when your team scores?
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groovemanagement.com/blog/en…
#celebration #teamwork #swagger #endzonedance
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We just published our annual ‘Techie Gift Guide' — would love feedback, what items would you add? groovemanagement.com/blog/20… What's on your list for 2025? #giftguide #christmaslist #technology
Efoiling is one of the fastest growing watersports and @waydootech has made the sport even more accessible with their affordable high quality efoils. Read our full review with links to purchase at a discount. leadersurf.com/leadersurf-bl… #efoil #surfing #waydoo
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At the LeaderSurf leadership development program we engage participants in experiential learning and we take the classroom outside. Which environment would best fuel your learning. Take the poll and comment below #experientiallearning #leadershipdevelopment #outside
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The advent of AI is rapidly reshaping the world of work. Are you ready to lead through this sea change? Learning to surf will help you harness the AI waves of change.
groovemanagement.com/blog/un… #surfing #leadership #transformation #AI #seachange
Are you a micro-doer or are you putting leverage to work as a leader? groovemanagement.com/blog/ar… #leadership #leverage #microdoer
How does your work team celebrate success virtually? groovemanagement.com/blog/vi… #applause #culture #success
A week ago the AA flight from Charlotte to Heathrow had a satellite issue and was diverted to JFK. Tonight the plane has windshield wiper issue. Come on @AmericanAir #incompetence #travel #AmericanAirlines – at Charlotte, NC
Still searching for an extra cool techie gift? groovemanagement.com/blog/20… Check out the @groovemgmt gift guide. #gifts #technology #giftguide
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😎 INTRODUCING OUR NEW PRESIDENT!
🌟 We are very proud and happy to introduce you to our new President of Heimdall Power Inc., Brita Osmundsvaag Formato.
🥳 Read more about Brita's impressive background from the energy industry through the link below
heimdallpower.com/new-presid…
I am happy to say, I don't know the answer. A simple yet powerful statement that opens the mind and the relationship to new learning.
groovemanagement.com/blog/th…
#answers #questions #authenticity #vulnerability #learningmindset
