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Welcome to the blog—where outdoor lessons meet real-world leadership. From quick hits to deeper dives, each post bridges the trail and the office to spark growth, insight, and purpose. Whether you're navigating peaks or projects, this space is for those moving their journey forward—one step, one story at a time.
ENGAGING VETERANS AS A STRATEGIC OUTDOOR WORKFORCE PIPELINE
Veterans bring resilience, leadership, and mission-driven experience that align naturally with the demands of outdoor work. In this post, I share a workshop script and actionable steps your organization can use to recruit, train, and integrate veterans into your workforce pipeline.
Adapt, Ascend, Lead: Sensemaking in Uncertain Terrain
What can a snowy ridgeline teach you about leadership? This post explores how outdoor challenges shape transferable skills like decision-making, adaptability, and emotional intelligence. Learn how to apply the sensemaking model in your professional life—plus, explore the included infographic: Sensemaking to Summit.
Snowstorms, Strategy & Sensemaking: Leadership Lessons from the Mountains
We set out to climb Longs Peak—but what unfolded instead was a crash course in adaptive leadership and Karl Weick’s sensemaking theory. From avalanche risk to gear failures, here’s how a snowstorm reshaped how I think about decision-making in the mountains and beyond.
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