News & Views
How do you testify before the U.S. Congress, pitch a news story, run a business, show up in your community, fund a campaign, and still find time for Italian meatballs?
You learn to prioritize—and you learn to tell the truth. These posts are my take on what’s happening right now and the reinvigoration that came when I finally made time for myself. Explore the categories below—I’d love to hear from you.
Playing Monopoly with Taxpayer Dollars
Fearing that the Republicans’ slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives was in danger, President Trump urged Texas legislators to take action and force a mid-decade vote to boost the number of Republican seats statewide in Texas. Governor Abbott is...
Leadership, Legacy & Love—A Tribute to my Italian-Sicilian Parents
Today marks what would have been my parents’ 75th wedding anniversary. Though they are no longer here on this earth, I believe — with every fiber of my being — that they are together in heaven. I imagine them smiling at one another the way they...
Small Business AI Adoption
Everyone’s talking about “AI”, but are America’s small businesses actually using it?This week, on a call with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) California Leadership Council, we got a preview of the latest NFIB technology...
What is a CXO & Are You One?
We hear the term “CXO” often, and usually only in corporate conversations.Traditionally, a “CXO” refers to anyone holding a “Leadership Through the Fog is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider...
Reflections of 60 Years of the Grateful Dead
This weekend, we’ll see the Grateful Dead perform its 60th anniversary show in San Francisco. There is a 100% chance of fog.My mind goes back to days long ago – seeing Jerry Garcia at his finest at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Reflections of the lyrics...
Stop Shakedown Lawsuits – Pass SB 84 in California
Just a quick note on SB 84, a bill by Roger Niello to stop shakedown ADA lawsuits. I worked for Bob Dole, who became disabled in WWII. He was the Minority Leader in the U.S. Senate at the time the ADA was passed. I distinctly recall meeting with him and a group of...