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This is one big page where I can write all about myself, without feeling the need for it to be useful. And someday this site will be all that’s left of me, so I might as well write my own mini autobiography :-)
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I live near Buffalo, New York, with my wife, Stephanie, and our four kids.
About Me
What I'm doing now
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YouTube and Social content creation
Right now? I read all comments and answer emails to the best of my capabilities.
What I'm doing now
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YouTube and Social content creation
Right now? I read all comments and answer emails to the best of my capabilities.
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From Smart to Wise by Kaipa & Radjou
I finished this book in March 2026. I recommend this book 7/10. Why you should read this book: This is the book that lets you take a step back from the daily rat race and think about how you want to carry yourself as you get further into your career as a leader. Get your copy here. π The book in three sentences Don't let your title be your identity Create a guiding North Star Be willing to step down and lead from the back π My notes and thoughts P15. The six leadership capa
Lars Christensen
Apr 1111 min read
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Management for the 21st Century by Peter Drucker
I finished this book in March 2026. I recommend this book 2/10. Why you should read this book: The book was written in 2000 and takes a look backwards and forwards at how work will change from a manager's perspective. There are some interesting facts, but most of the book is a little too boring. One thing the book made me realize, as we are in the early days of ChatGPT, is that today, the technology is still only Operationally driven, not Decision-oriented. Get your copy here
Lars Christensen
Mar 307 min read
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Understanding Michael Porter by Joan Magretta
I finished this book on March 1. I recommend this book 8/10. Why you should read this book: Having read one of Michael Porter's books, I have to say that this book did a better job helping me in drawing up a new strategy for a new team at Autodesk. Get your copy here. π The book in three sentences The Five Forces are your weather forecast. Find your value proposition and make a detailed value chain. Be unique. Be clear about what you will not do. Have the team help develop t
Lars Christensen
Mar 2010 min read
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The Three Laws of Performance by Steve Zaffron and Dave Logan
I finished this book in February 2026. I recommend this book 4/10. Why you should read this book: Taking the concept of becoming better at listening and understanding where people's heads are at, and where they want to go, and emphasizing that is the holy grail to move your company and your life into the future. Get your copy here. π The book in three sentences Laws: 1) How people perform correlates with how the situation occurs to them. 2) How a situation occurs arises in l
Lars Christensen
Mar 126 min read
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Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke
I finished this book in February 2026. I recommend this book 5/10. Why you should read this book: In Texas Hold 'em, we understand that two aces is the best possible winning hand at the start; things might change. In this book, Annie Duke, who was a very successful poker player herself, breaks down how the principles of keeping an open mind through decisions, by thinking in bets, instead of going all in on all your ideas. Get your copy here. π The book in three sentences Mak
Lars Christensen
Mar 96 min read
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Creative Thinkering by Michael Michalko
I finished this book in January 2026. I recommend this book 9/10. Why you should read this book: This is a great book if you are looking for tools to look at your problem or even the world in a different light. The book contains many great examples and ways to come up with new ideas. Get your copy here. π The book in three sentences You can change how you look at things Combine words and professions Have Idea boards and create happiness π My notes and thoughts Pxxi. Take tw
Lars Christensen
Mar 920 min read
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Lincoln on Leadership by Donald T. Phillips
I finished this book in January 2026. I recommend this book 9/10. Why you should read this book: This is the book that highlights the leadership principles of Lincoln. In four short years, Lincoln changed the United States and showed the world how an awkwardly tall, undereducated, bad-luck-ridden man could lead by being calm, witty, thoughtful, and serve others. Get your copy here. π The book in three sentences Don't get caught in drama , just look to get the job done. Be ki
Lars Christensen
Feb 2817 min read
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Build by Tony Fadell
I finished this book in December 2025. I recommend this book 7/10. Why you should read this book: Tony Fadell is the father of Apple's iPod, iPhone, and Google Nest. In this book, he breaks down his journey from geek to CEO and provides some good insights on how to put the customer first. Get your copy here . π The book in three sentences Work with all teams across the organization Focus on the customer experience, always, and ask their questions Press-release + Make a Maste
Lars Christensen
Feb 2216 min read
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Who's Afraid of AI? by Thomas Ramge
I finished this book in January 2026. I recommend this book 3/10. Why you should read this book: The book was written in 2018 to paint a picture of AI, where it started and where it is going. The book hasn't become obsolete in early 2026, but it doesn't offer much insight either. Get your copy here . π The book in three sentences Provides a history of AI since the 1940's Not AI taking our jobs, but people using AI who take the jobs People will be complacent β Governments mig
Lars Christensen
Feb 221 min read
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Getting Innovation Right by Seth Kahan
I finished this book in December 2025. I recommend this book 8/10. Why you should read this book: This book will give you the order of how to approach innovation in a systematic way. How to look for it. How to commit to it. How to ensure equal value of it. Get your copy here. π The book in three sentences Do intelligence gathering Make it around value for all Ensure proper communication π My notes and thoughts P22. There are several basic tactics that can be used to take ad
Lars Christensen
Jan 2310 min read
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Business Dynamics by John D. Sterman
I finished this book in December 2025. I recommend this book 8/10. Why you should read this book: This is the bible on system thinking. The author is a professor at MIT, and this is the book that is used there. The book explains the basics to a new student, all the way to how to use calculus to math out results and outcomes that only a professional would need. Get your copy here. π The book in three sentences The System Thinking Bible How to go from basic causal diagrams to
Lars Christensen
Jan 110 min read
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Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday
I finished this book in November 2025. I recommend this book 9/10. Why you should read this book: This is the fourth book by the author in his Stoic Virtue series. Wisdom Takes Work is about acknowledging that wisdom is about keeping an open mind. It is about slowing down. Throughout the book, people like Elon Musk, Abraham Lincoln, and the French philosopher Michel de Montaigne are mentioned. Get your copy here. π The book in three sentences Make your own education....
Lars Christensen
Dec 20, 202511 min read
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Thinking in Systems by Donella H. Meadows
I finished this book in November 2025. I recommend this book 9/10. Why you should read this book: This book was written by one of the pioneers in Systems Thinking. The book is a primer, with great and easy-to-understand examples. Systems are all around us, and by mapping those out, you will be able to see feedback loops and challenge your mental models in business as well as in life. Get your copy here. π The book in three sentences Great intro to system thinking Look for fe
Lars Christensen
Nov 26, 202514 min read
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Look Again By Tali Sharot & Cass R. Sunstein
I finished this book in October 2025. I recommend this book 6/10. Why you should read this book: This book is about how easily we humans accept and find comfort in recurring things. Our brain will relax more and more every time we do something scary. Hitler's small incremental changes slowly made people follow his directives. Get your copy here. π The book in three sentences Humans easily find comfort and acceptance where they are The more things become normal, the less we q
Lars Christensen
Nov 13, 20255 min read
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Story Telling for Business by Philipp Humm
I finished this book in October 2025. I recommend this book 7/10. Why you should read this book: I received the book from the author, who was coaching a work event I attended. The book explains how to put stories together in business scenarios and how to do it without being boring to the audience. Get your copy here. π The book in three sentences Storytelling is about transformationβa moment when someone faces adversity that changes how they think, feel, or act. Great storie
Lars Christensen
Nov 7, 20255 min read
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The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli
I finished this book in October 2025. I recommend this book 10/10. Why you should read this book: This is a great book if you are looking for something other than business book or a novel. The Order of Time is a very well-written book about what science knows about time. The book explains complex areas, such as quantum gravity, in an easy-to-digest way. Get your copy here. π The book in three sentences A well-written science book explains complex topics well. Our scientific
Lars Christensen
Nov 1, 20256 min read
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The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
I finished this book in September 2025. I recommend this book 4/10. Why you should read this book: This book is centered around Christian faith. The book was published in 1952, and through seventeen chapters, one of the most influential ministers from New York City explains how, with faith, you can stay positive in a stressful world. Get your copy here. π The book in three sentences The book is very religious Don't fight alone, partner with God Live by the Golden Rules π My
Lars Christensen
Oct 22, 202518 min read
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The Power of Regret by Daniel H. Pink
I finished this book in August 2025. I recommend this book 7/10. Why you should read this book: This is the book that will provide you...
Lars Christensen
Oct 9, 20255 min read
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The Leadership Challenge by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner
I finished this book in August 2025. I recommend this book 8/10. Why you should read this book: In this book, you will get the important...
Lars Christensen
Sep 18, 202515 min read
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Ego, Authority, Failure by Derek Gaunt
I finished this book in July 2025. I recommend this book 5/10. Why you should read this book: The author is part of the same organization...
Lars Christensen
Sep 4, 20255 min read
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