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  • My sweetie temps me with a beer during renovations. Good thing I put the chainsaw down.

    They’re Watching

    May 30, 2026
  • They’re Watching

    May 30, 2026
    They’re Watching

    …to see if you see what they see My sweetie…

  • The KPI Is Not the Work

    May 23, 2026
    The KPI Is Not the Work

    I once worked with a race engineer who raced, coached,…

  • Showdown at the OKR Corral

    May 16, 2026
    Showdown at the OKR Corral

    You need to set goals for the whole town

  • Stoic Principles for Modern Leadership

    May 9, 2026
    Stoic Principles for Modern Leadership

    What living rich white guys should learn from a long-dead…

  • A Kindness Practise

    May 2, 2026
    A Kindness Practise

    Reflections on being kind

  • Thank You

    May 1, 2026
    Thank You

    The blog hit 500 views in April. Thank you all…

  • When SMART Goals Fall Short: The CLEAR Alternative

    Apr 25, 2026
    When SMART Goals Fall Short: The CLEAR Alternative

    Imagine rowing across the Atlantic ocean. Why would anyone want…

  • Getting HARD: Beyond SMART Goals

    Apr 18, 2026
    Getting HARD: Beyond SMART Goals

    One of the unsubstantiated certainties that comes experience and advancing…

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Stylized portrait of Bernie

Practical Managers

I write mostly about technology, leadership, project management, culture and communication.

Former Cold War signals officer, C4ISR project manager, strategic planner. Currently writing for myself and editing for others, with a little executive/life coaching for select clients.

In my spare time I renovate farm houses, restore motorcycles and boats, walk my dog and dance in the kitchen with my partner and sweetie.

Welcome to My Brain’s Garage Sale.

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  • They’re Watching

    They’re Watching

    May 30, 2026
  • The KPI Is Not the Work

    The KPI Is Not the Work

    May 23, 2026
  • Showdown at the OKR Corral

    Showdown at the OKR Corral

    May 16, 2026
  • Stoic Principles for Modern Leadership

    Stoic Principles for Modern Leadership

    May 9, 2026
  • A Kindness Practise

    A Kindness Practise

    May 2, 2026

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