True transformation is not just about adopting the latest technologies; it’s about aligning those tools with a well-defined vision, making intentional decisions, and having the resilience to adapt as the landscape shifts. Ask yourself these key questions as you assess your

I finally did it! I’m writing a book! So many people have told me, “You should write a book.” So I decided to do it. I started writing it last year and just finished the first draft. The working title is “The Digital Transformation Guidebook - Equipping Leaders to Succeed with

I have been involved in various and sundry professional networking groups and events, but Purpose Fueled Community is different from most of the others. It encourages meaningful conversations and deep connections while listening to encouraging and inspiring stories. I look

In my upcoming book, "The Digital Transformation Guidebook" I explain with so much Digital Transformation failure, many people think executing major system implementations is difficult and risky. I contend the execution isn't difficult. With proper preparation and leadership,

I was disillusioned! I had become a partner at a Microsoft Gold consulting company. I bought into the company because my partners said they wanted to revolutionize consulting. It seemed like all the partners were on board with doing digital transformation differently. But

How can you change your odds with digital transformation? Those odds and statistics are grim. Depending on who you believe, the probability of failure is somewhere between 70% and 90%. Most business leaders I talk to will say that is unacceptable. Many will doubt the number,

In my latest blog article (na2.hubs.ly/H01fN4Q0), I share a recent experience with Gemini and Grok. *Spoiler Alert:* Gemini resorts to deception while Grok knocks it out of the park.

Last Friday was the first Friday of the month which means I joined Purpose Fueled Community for another inspirational talk from special guest Stacy Kupsky hosted by Jeni Cleveland. If you aren't familiar with Purpose Fueled, you should definitely check it out. I reserve time

📣 I’m excited to announce the presale launch of *The Digital Transformation Guidebook*! After 40 years guiding hundreds of digital transformations, I’ve poured my experience into equipping non-technical leaders of mid-market firms to succeed in digital transformation. This

📣 I’m excited to announce the presale launch of *The Digital Transformation Guidebook*! Here is a video with more information. Use this link (na2.hubs.ly/H01srfz0) to snag a ticket to my 2026 launch event—virtual or in-person in Minneapolis and get a signed copy of my book.

❓Would a bridge be a “success” if they missed the access location by 200 yards, and used double the budget and triple the time to finish it? Yet this is what most businesses accept as a successful technology implementation. To the consultant, any project that ends with a

When I started my first consulting business in 1987, admittedly, I didn’t really know anything about consulting. I did, however, know technology. I was twenty three then, but had been working with technology since I was thirteen. While everyone else in my computer class was

⁉️Executing Digital Transformation (DX) is easy! We have all seen the statistics. The odds for DX failure are astronomical. Depending on who you believe, the probability of failure is somewhere between 70% and 90%. Because of these statistics, many people think executing major

What if you could control the outcome for your Digital Transformational (DX)❓ In my upcoming book, “The Digital Transformation Guidebook: Equipping Leaders to Succeed with Digital Transformation” I provide *what you need to know* to control the outcome. However, knowledge isn’t

Time is flying—there's only 2 weeks left to grab your spot in the presale for The Digital Transformation Guidebook! I wanted to give you a heads-up: this is your chance to snag exclusive access to the launch event (virtual or in-person in Minneapolis, MN), plus a signed copy of

I've been making the rounds on Podcasts lately and have been finding some real gems. For example, I recently appeared on The CTO Show With Mehmet Gonullu. I really enjoyed my time with Mehmet. He asked great questions and allowed plenty of opportunity for me to focus on my

I'm writing a book for leaders navigating digital transformation. Focused on clarity before commitment and outcomes over hype. As I continue working on The Digital Transformation Guidebook, I want to keep this process collaborative. I’ll be sharing ideas, pressure-testing

𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩. We’ve perfected PMs, DevOps, engineering… yet failure rates are still 70–95%. Most

Digital transformation isn’t failing because of execution— it’s failing because leaders skip the foundation. After 40 years in the trenches, one truth stands: 👉 Preparation is the #1 predictor of success. My upcoming book, The Digital Transformation Guidebook, shows leaders

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