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Presence Over Perfection: What Being a Marine Taught Me About Fatherhood
I admit that sometimes I over-systemize or over-compartmentalize leadership in my mind because I love checklists and frameworks that help simplify high-stakes moments in complex environments. But recently, I had the honor of sitting down with CJ on The CJ Moneyway Show, and we stripped away the regimented, Major Payne-esque systems to talk about a…
The “Robot” Lie: Why Modern Leaders Are Actually Afraid of Themselves
Most leadership books tell you to take charge, command the room, and be the smartest person in the building. They’re leading you into a trap. In the Marine Corps, we are taught that leadership isn’t about being the “hero”; it’s about being the architect of a mission that survives without you. But today, leaders are…
I Made a Marine Cry: Why Rank is the Most Dangerous Tool in Your Leadership Kit
Early in my career as a U.S. Marine Corps officer, I thought I knew what leadership looked like. To me, it was a boisterous demeanor, clearly articulating the “Commander’s Intent,” and being the perfect operations officer who kept everyone in line with a firm hand and a loud voice. I was getting results…or so I…
Stop Chasing, Start Becoming: The “Before You Cuff” Guide to Dating with Purpose
If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve likely seen the term “cuffing season”—that period where everyone seems to be pairing up just in time for the holidays and Valentine’s Day. But for many, this season brings more anxiety than affection. We’ve all been there: the midnight text that feels like a connection…
Why Your Home is the Best Leadership Academy
Last week, I learned two of the most important lessons in high-stakes leadership from a (hysterical) situation involving my 7-year-old daughter and a trapped bird. The Scene: High Stakes on the Back Patio Picture this: Our small dog was acting strange—jumping on the patio furniture and “hunting” for something. It’s strange because he’s never jumped…
My Brother Apologized for Our Childhood, But I Thanked Him Instead.
Parenting with intentionality means recognizing that growth happens on both sides of a relationship. My brother, Clement, reached out to me recently to apologize for the way he treated me as a child. He felt his actions were abrasive and unnecessary. He even used the word bullying. I admired his transparency, but I was shocked…
It’s Cold Outside… You Know What That Means?
It’s cuffing season! For those who’ve been out of the game for a minute, “cuffing” is that frantic winter rush where everyone tries to find a partner just to have someone to binge-watch movies with and navigate the holiday season. Everyone is looking for a “plus one” in time for Valentine’s Day. But hold the…
What to Do When Your Child Is Disappointed
Five questions parents asked after this moment Disappointment is one of those moments every parent recognizes, but few feel fully prepared for. After sharing this video, I had several parents reach out with variations of the same question:“Okay, I get the idea, but what does this actually look like in real life?” Here are the…
Why Boys Feel They Can’t Cry After Failing at Sports (6th Grader Speaks Out)
My son, Jacob, recently faced a significant challenge that many of our children deal with: he didn’t make his middle school basketball team. As a father, it was heart-wrenching to hear my son, Jacob, explain why boys feel they can’t cry after a major disappointment, but it was eye-opening to see that this trend persists.…
Why “Soft Skills” are the New Hard Armor: Lessons from a Marine Major on Raising Unbreakable Kids
Can your kids survive an AI-driven world? Marine Major Olaolu Ogunyemi returns to the Future Factory to reveal the “unbreakable” framework for raising resilient, tech-savvy, and emotionally strong children. Watch the full episode and get the toolkit here.
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