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Every Friday morning, I try to join the BA Cafe call with Business Analysts from around the globe. It’s a place where we discuss ideas and challenges—from work to random topics. Mostly random topics. This morning, the conversation turned to holidays and religions,...

Thanksgiving, family, and rubber chickens—what do they have in common? A week filled with gratitude, fun, and incredible connections at BA World Chicago. From chicken dances to stress management lessons, this post dives into the power of humor, learning, and relationships.

Gratitude isn’t just for Thanksgiving. Discover how daily gratitude practices can enhance mental health, improve sleep, and strengthen relationships. Learn simple techniques to incorporate gratitude into your life—even when you don’t feel grateful—and see how it creates a powerful ripple effect for you and those around you

As we inch closer to Thanksgiving here in the U.S., it’s the perfect time to talk about one of the most powerful tools we have for managing stress: gratitude. Over the past week, I’ve had the chance to share this message with two very different audiences, and the...

I recently spoke at Project Summit / Business Analyst World in Vancouver. I delivered both my "Fry Your Chickens" keynote and two AI-focused presentations. With every speaking event, there are lessons and new perspectives—sometimes with a few surprises thrown in for...

We all have challenges, or as I like to call them, "chickens" that can create unnecessary stress and hold us back. Recently, I started using AI tools to help me tackle those chickens head-on. Here are three surprising ways AI is helping me get things done with less...

Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to meet Luke Null, an SNL alum and Eagle Scout, during the Peterloon campout. Luke was the headliner for the closing arena show, but before he took the stage, there was a meet-and-greet scheduled with him in Field 3 at 6:30....

September 2024 Highlights: AI in Business and Time for Family Milestones

In September, I set my focus on shaping business goals for 2025 and 2026, using Generative AI to streamline key tasks, from business funding prioritization to refining my keynote outlines. These AI tools not only boosted my productivity but also freed up valuable time to focus on family—especially as we prepare for my son Kenny’s wedding. From tux fittings to wedding showers, September was a month that balanced both professional goals and personal milestones. Read on to discover how AI made a difference in my business planning and allowed me to enjoy family moments more fully.

How NOT to Take a Shelf Off Your Bar Wall (and What I Learned in the Process)

There are plenty of ways to take a shelf off your bar wall, but here’s one method I absolutely don’t recommend: hit it with your head hard enough to knock the entire thing—and all the glasses on it—onto the floor.

While that might not make for a great day, what did come out of this unexpected mishap was a powerful reminder of gratitude. I walked away with no major injuries, thanks to quick care from my wife, Beth, and a few lucky breaks. Some glasses were shattered, but the things that truly matter—family, friends, and health—remained intact.