The1DrewHarris - Articles

Today, we leave 2024 behind us and bring our memories into 2025. Many people focus their new year on resolutions, asking themselves how they will be better at this or that in a new year. A friend of mine recently spoke at church, and regarding resolutions, he encouraged people to also think about what they will leave behind in 2024. This challenge got me thinking about those things that hold us back from our true potential and how we can leave those things behind as we begin a new year. It's no secret that the focus of my business practices and my life is on wellness and optimizing potential. My professional wellness optimization is focused on SaaS product engineering, which often results in organizations multiplying their positive results. I do this through an initial analysis where I dig into the data, the people, and their product engineering goals and expectations, but this all centers around culture. The culture is the core of what I investigate and work to optimize. Optimizin...

Buy this sticker on Amazon https://a.co/d/dMMsBud Today, I turned 50 years old. When I came out of my house this morning, my trees were toilet papered, and signs about my 50th birthday were put up in my yard. My wife (who is older than me) reminded me that I am now an old man. My phone and LinkedIn have been blowing up with "Happy Birthday" messages. Here are a few observations from a grumpy old   wise  man... I received two types of birthday wishes today: Genuine, thoughtful, and personal messages Automated thoughtless messages My family and friends invested time and thought into sending me genuine, thoughtful messages and actions (yes, even the "decorations" in my yard, which I have to remove from my trees later today). I very much appreciate these. However, the automated thoughtless messages that are so easy to send these days are automation at its worst . Let me expand on that thought. I love and appreciate the value of efficiencies that AI and automation can p...

“It is not good for man to be alone.” - Genesis 2:18 From the dawn of humanity, cooperation has been a cornerstone of our success. Throughout history, we’ve witnessed countless examples of what can be achieved when individuals unite for a common purpose. Consider the pyramids of Egypt, the Great Wall of China, or the Apollo 11 moon landing. These monumental feats were not accomplished by lone individuals but by teams of dedicated people working together. Consider the U.S. Navy SEALs. These elite special forces teams undergo rigorous training that emphasizes teamwork, trust, and communication. They learn to rely on each other in the most extreme conditions, demonstrating the power of a cohesive unit. By adopting similar principles, businesses can cultivate teams that are resilient, adaptable, and capable of overcoming any challenge. In today’s fast-paced business world, the importance of high-quality teams cannot be overstated. A well-coordinated team can significantly boost productiv...