LETTERS TO ME

Hello.

I’ve spent my career in executive leadership, marketing and communications roles. I’ve also lived through transformations few people prepare for—from a kidney transplant to relocating across states and industries.

"His combination of deep technical knowledge and ability to turn complex data into CxO-level, creative communications would ensure any business attracts and keeps high-value clients."
—Assistant Director

What I’ve learned is this: Thriving in leadership (and life) comes down to connecting ideas, people and actions. I created Letters to Me to share timeless lessons and reflections with current context.Join 900+ readers getting timeless lessons on how to thrive in leadership roles.

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Thank you for subscribing to my Special project, where I talk with you as I walk through Central Park (or bike ride through Midtown Manhattan).I'll send you a request for your questions or feedback, then I'll respond to them on my walk or bike ride. My Special project updates will normally be sent out on Sundays. (You'll receive my mid-week updates, too.)Thank you again for subscribing. It means a lot.

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October 2025

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Previous articles

My articles, which I normally send once during the week, are normally less than 500 words, focused on the power of simplicity, the long-term power of the Lindy Effect and the writings of Michel de Montaigne.Articles are available by email (sign up here).Sent articles will be available below.

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Special project.

September 2025: Coming soon.Special project is a reflective and personal series with a sense of permanence shared through audio, video and the written word.I take a walk, normally through Central Park (sometimes a bike ride through Midtown Manhattan) and talk with you about Letters to Me.The Special project series is modeled after Craig Mod and will be released weekly beginning in October 2025.Interested to see a Special project example? See the video below (I removed the talk-track.)

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The author

I’m a business and communications leader with a BS in Business Computer Telecommunications and an MBA in Marketing, and over three decades of experience in technology, operations and leadership.I’ve also lived through transformations few people prepare for—from a kidney transplant to relocating across states and industries and working in remote locations from Montana to Zurich.I launched Letters to Me—a website, newsletter and podcast—to reflect on building a meaningful life in a noisy world.

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When you sign up, you are opting in to receive communications from Letters to Me to the email address provided within the submitted form. I won't use your first name or email address for any other purpose than sending you emails.I send emails twice during the week, normally once on Tuesday and normally once on Saturday. I say normally as sometimes life comes up and dictates my calendar for an undetermined amount of time.

Articles

My articles, which I normally send once during the week, are normally less than 500 words, focused on the power of simplicity, the long-term power of the Lindy Effect and the writings of Michel de Montaigne.(Note: I send two emails during the week: 1 article and 1 Special project email.Articles are available by email (sign up here). Sent articles will be here. More information on Special project emails is below.

Special project

September 2025: Coming soon.The Special project is a reflective and personal series with a sense of permanence shared through audio, video and the written word.I take a walk, normally through Central Park (sometimes a bike ride through Midtown Manhattan) and talk with you about Letters to Me.For more information, click here.

Ethics

Letters to Me is an independent media company supported by its readers and sponsors. I strive to maintain the highest standard of professional ethics.

  • When I make a mistake, I strive to correct the error promptly and disclose the correction.

  • I maintain the anonymity of any source when asked to do so.

  • I do not, and would never, accept payment to write about any company on Letters to Me.

  • I may run ads in free articles and podcast episodes. Companies I cover are not eligible to advertise, and sponsors have no editorial control what I write about.

  • I will disclose whenever I use artificial intelligence (AI) for my articles, linking to the specific AI tool when that tool was used for my articles, pages and podcast.

I welcome comments on my ethics statement and how it might be improved. Please contact me with any recommendations. Note: I used The Platformer Ethics page as an example for the above ethics language.

Style

  • Typeface: Anonymous Pro (headlines); Work Sans (paragraphs)

  • Main color, Calm Dark Green: Hex #1C3D28

  • Accent color, Off-White (Ivory): Hex #FAFAF7

  • Accent color, Soft Beige: Hex #D6CDBA

  • Accent color, Charcoal: Hex #2D2D2D

  • Accent color, Muted gold: Hex #C2A77D

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Updated: September 24, 2025.