Sometimes leadership finds you by accident. One day you are a team member, the next you are running the project. I call these people accidental project managers. Chaos is often part of their induction. The first step is to acknowledge the situation. Accept that you might not have all the answers and that’s okay. Focus…
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Leading Through Chaos: Lessons From the Punk Rock Era
Punk rock is chaotic by design. Fast tempos, raw energy, and constant disruption are all part of the scene. That chaos mirrors the environments I’ve led teams in. The lesson is simple: chaos is not the enemy. It is a testing ground for leadership. Leading through chaos means staying calm while others react. It means…
The Many Hats of a Project Manager
Project management is one of those roles that sounds simple on paper but is endlessly multifaceted in practice. Titles, frameworks, and tools only capture part of the story. The truth is, being a PM is about being fluid, adapting to the environment you are in, understanding the people around you, and finding ways to push…
Facing Personal Challenges and Getting Back Into the Groove with Project 180
Facing Personal Challenges and Getting Back Into the Groove with Project 180 Last year, I was building momentum with something I was truly excited about: creating a new interview podcast series called Project 180. It was all about sharing stories of personal and professional transformation—people who had made significant changes in their careers or lives,…
From Chaos to Clarity: My Journey as a Webinar Host and Speaker
From Chaos to Clarity: My Journey as a Webinar Host and Speaker I’ve hosted a couple of hundred webinars and seminars now, and I’ve gotten good at it. But how did I start? It wasn’t some grand plan—I was just trying to fill a gap. Back in 2016, my local Project Management Institute (PMI) chapter…
Are You Stuck in Chaos Mode?
Are You Stuck in Chaos Mode? We’ve all been there: constant interruptions, shifting priorities, and a to-do list that feels more like a guilt trip. Living in chaos mode can feel productive in the moment—you’re juggling tasks, solving problems, and responding to requests like a pro. But here’s the truth: chaos mode isn’t sustainable. In…
The Dreaded Yesser
Are You a “Yesser”? Do you find yourself saying “yes” to every new request, project, or task that comes your way? If so, you might be a “yesser”—someone who automatically agrees to take on more without fully considering the impact. It’s an easy trap to fall into, especially if you’re a people-pleaser, a natural problem-solver,…