In a world where teams are constantly connected through technology, many have lost the ability to truly talk with one another. This article explores why open discussion, preparation, and hard conversations are essential to trust and performance—and why a team that can’t talk together will never operate at its full potential.

In this freestyle episode of the book of gaberock, I reflect on Entry 1 (The Dangerous Disease of the Distant Leader) and provide a life update.

Championships aren’t won by talent alone—they’re won when individuals understand their role, trust the plan, and execute for the good of the team. Drawing lessons from The Last Dance, this article explores why role clarity, trust, and disciplined execution are the foundation of high-performing teams—on the court and inside organizations.

In this freestyle episode of the book of gaberock, I reflect on Entry 1 (The Dangerous Disease of the Distant Leader) and provide a life update.

In today’s cyber landscape, leaders don’t just protect networks—they build understanding. The best IT leaders act as sense-makers, translating complexity into clarity so executive boards can make confident, informed decisions. Learn how turning cybersecurity insight into accessible language creates trust, alignment, and stronger modernization outcomes.

In this freestyle episode of the book of gaberock, I reflect on Entry 1 (The Dangerous Disease of the Distant Leader) and provide a life update.

The most dangerous leaders aren’t the ones who disappear—they’re the ones who stay just close enough to look involved. The “Distant Leader” avoids accountability, delays decisions, and hides behind collaboration. This post exposes how distant leadership quietly erodes trust and offers a practical plan to empower teams to move forward without waiting for permission.

Some things don't change. I once had a show called Constant Elevation , where I captured my thoughts as I rose through the ranks as a military officer and shared my leadership experiences at the tactical operations level with a voice that probably wasn't commonly heard. That show ended last year, and I was happy with what I created. I also wrote a book called No Pressure...But Don't Mess This Up that collected my advice on how to approach the best job in the Air Force: squa