Leadership Websites

Travis Hellstrom is a husband, father, and author. He writes about leading a happy life, focusing on happiness, simplicity, love, authenticity, and service. His books explore service with the Peace Corps, wisdom from amazing people, leadership, and joy. He currently lives in Virginia with his wife, son, and dog. He was previously a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mongolia. Travis is also an optimist who shares his work on TikTok and YouTube.

Mohammad Khan is an award-winning entrepreneur, consultant, and writer focused on helping individuals and brands grow. He publishes the blog Just Add Venture and runs Momekh.com, a coaching and consulting business. Since 1998, he has worked in digital and social media, and later in strategy consulting and education. He has written three books and designs online and offline courses. His work focuses on personal and team productivity, living life to the fullest, and creative self-employment, all while aligning with the Quran and Sunnah.

Jadah Sellner is a best-selling author, business mentor, TEDx speaker, poet, and host of the Lead with Love® podcast. As the founder and CEO of Jadah Sellner Media, Inc., she helps founders grow their businesses to the next level without sacrificing what matters most. She helps visionaries tap into a deeper level of creativity, unlock their next level of leadership and become thriving business owners. Jadah's work has been featured in O: The Oprah Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and CBS’s The Doctors TV. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and daughter.

Ben Norris is an independent consultant at BSN Design, helping those who have or want a mobile app. He has a couple decades of experience coding and designing software. Ben is also a mental health advocate, working to increase awareness and decrease stigma of mental health, especially in the workplace. He writes regularly on mental health, family, and leadership at bennorris.com. Ben lives in Lehi, Utah with his wife and seven children. He enjoys sketchnoting and wearing noise-cancelling headphones.

Anontawong Marukpitak, also known as Rut, is the VP of People at LINE MAN Wongnai. He is married to a woman named Phueng and has two children, a daughter named Praifon and a son named Klairung. He is interested in finding meaning and happiness in life, as well as dharma and productivity. He shares his thoughts and experiences on his blog, Anontawong's Musings.

Pierre du Plessis is a strategist, keynote speaker, and award-winning author who helps people and businesses navigate chaos and doubt. He is the founder of Be Brave, a Strategy Design Lab. With over two decades of experience, Pierre develops people, builds products, and designs strategies, blending ancient wisdom, systems thinking, and gut feels to create roadmaps for the future. He has spoken on four TEDx stages, written four books, and won the Desmond Tutu Gerrit Brand prize for literature. Pierre has worked with global brands and delivered keynotes worldwide. He holds a Master’s in Systematic Theology and is fascinated by what it means to be human in an age of machines. Pierre lives in Cape Town with his wife and two kids.

Rands is a writer who has been publishing content on his website since April 2002. He writes a couple of pieces a month and has a podcast. His writing often involves stories and opinions on management and leadership, sometimes referring to specific people as a means of telling the story. He has also written books on leadership and career development. He is on Mastodon, Threads, BlueSky, and Instagram.

Alex Brodt has over 20 years of experience leading digital transformation programs across various industries including telecom, financial services, retail, entertainment, and education. Currently, he serves as Global Head of Mobile Apps, Gaming & XR at AI/R, focusing on scaling global strategy and integrating AI-driven innovation. He shares his thoughts on technology, career, management, books, sports, and hobbies on his personal website. He started as a software engineer and has held roles in systems analysis, solution architecture, and project/operations management. He holds degrees in Systems Analysis and Development, Project Management, Management, Entrepreneurship and Business Development, and Mobile Development, along with several certifications.

Randall Ettinger is a real estate investor, coach, and TIGER 21 Chair. He helps entrepreneurs build wealth and purpose, drawing on two decades of experience building businesses, investing in real estate, and guiding leaders. He founded and sold development firms in Montreal and now chairs TIGER 21 and coaches CEOs. Earlier in his career, Randall worked as a broker and later joined SmartCentres REIT’s Emerging Leadership Program. He co-founded Perspective Real Estate Group and Capstone Developments. In 2024, he dedicated himself to coaching and community leadership while continuing to invest privately. He is also a member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and serves on the boards of Kehilla and Friendship Circle.

Bob Martens is the Director of Information Technology for Martin Luther College. He also teaches online at Martin Luther College and The College of Saint Scholastica, focusing on technology and its application in professional and educational contexts. Bob completed his PhD in Leadership from University of the Cumberlands in 2023. He is now writing and offering consulting through Living Water Leadership, a Substack site he started in 2024, to further his research into servant leadership and ministry. Bob lives in New Ulm, Minnesota with his wife and four children.

Jer Lance is a leader, programmer, public speaker, project manager, and educator residing in southeastern Michigan. He enjoys lists and bullet points, and has varied geeky interests, especially in development, team dynamics, writing, and event management. Jer co-hosts the Leading Questions Podcast and enjoys kayaking, camping, cycling, reading, board gaming, and attending live music and sporting events. He has worked in technology for decades, leading teams and leaders of teams for over ten years, supporting industries from hospitals to automotive. He has spoken at conferences and taught at colleges, and has also worked as a carpenter, mover, and landscaper.

Ryan Wiggins writes and creates content for people who want to lead, be more productive, and be at their best. He focuses on helping people optimize their workday and improve their management and leadership skills. He sends out a weekly email newsletter called BOSS LEVEL.

John is the author of The250, an experiment in habits, skill development, and leadership. He writes to think, learn, and remember, exploring topics that interest him and refactoring advice for himself. He uses AI to help with topics, research, patterns, and editing, but all topics and words are his own. His audience is himself, but welcomes readers to watch the work happen in public.

Piotr Zagórowski is a tech-savvy leader with a passion for technology and fostering meaningful human connections. He has guided teams at large international companies, helping them unlock their potential through respect, loyalty, and mutual support. With a background in network engineering and executive board roles in NGOs, he currently serves as a senior people leader at an international company specializing in network and infrastructure orchestration services for cloud computing. He shares his experiences and insights on his blog and podcast, Coffee Journeys, exploring the intersection of being a parent and a leader. Piotr believes in using talents and building lasting relationships.

Chris Proulx explores the practice of leadership at the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science. He has spent much of his career in the online learning industry and currently works as part of the senior leadership team at Humentum, a non-profit social enterprise. His work focuses on improving the effectiveness of global development and humanitarian organizations, nurturing compassionate, generous, connected, and high-performing teams. Chris's exploration of leadership is fueled by his interest in Buddhist meditation and mindfulness, and their role in organizational, societal, and planetary issues. He lives in Ithaca, New York, and volunteers on affordable housing and economic development.

Lars Christensen lives near Buffalo, New York with his wife and four children. He is a people manager, focused on enablement, customer success, and marketing. He is also a toolmaker and CNC programmer. Lars is originally from Denmark but now lives in the United States. He previously created YouTube and social media content and enjoys reading business books. He is also an amateur guitar builder.

Erin Shaw is a resilient, hard-working leader who thrives on solving problems, constantly learning, encouraging others, and connecting both people and ideas. She has been reading blogs and books and listening to podcasts across various sectors for nearly a decade to develop her abilities as a higher education administrator. Erin hopes her blog will make it easier for others to read broadly and learn from outside their field. She is also a minimalist, trail ultrarunner, triathlete, hiker, traveler, coffee roaster, mentor, volunteer, wife, cat mom, and friluftsliv embracing woman who loves to cook.

Stefano is the author behind Book Confidential, a blog dedicated to books, stories, and masters. He shares his reading experiences, highlighting key lessons and insights from various genres, including biographies, management and leadership, technology, and marketing. Stefano provides summaries and reflections on books he has read, such as "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" by Ben Horowitz, sharing personal anecdotes and takeaways. He also shares his favorite books of the year and summer reading lists.

Mark Ayers explores ideas publicly, reflecting on experience and sharing lessons learned. He aims to help others think better and to speak clearly. His experiences range from small towns to big cities, and from the Army to nonprofits and companies of all sizes. He values clarity, discipline, and the belief that thought becomes real when translated into accessible words. He emphasizes building, assuming good intentions, and keeping things simple.

Fernando Castellano is a specialist in corporate and project management. He helps professionals and companies organize processes, optimize time management, lead projects successfully, and improve the post-sales experience. He shares his thoughts on leadership, productivity, and well-being on his blog and YouTube channel, combining inspiration with practical results. He offers personalized consulting and practical courses.

Raymond Yeh is a 33-year-old software engineer living in Singapore. He left a corporate role at GovTech GDS to pursue the startup world. He co-founded Bluejay Finance (now Peek) as CTO and has since worked on indie projects, invested in startups, and consulted for companies. He documents his experiences with startups, family, and life in Singapore on his blog, GEEK.SG. He is the father of two children and is married with a dog.

Cauê Napier is an Aerospace Engineer with experience in Systems Engineering, Trajectory Analysis, Flight Dynamics, and Product Development. He studied at UFABC (Brasil) and KTH (Sweden). He managed UFABC Rocket Design, gaining leadership skills while designing sounding rockets and a 6-DOF simulator. He has worked at Anacom, PLD Space, and Valispace, contributing to projects like Miura 1 and Miura 5. At Valispace, he evolved into a leadership role, helping shape the company's strategy until its acquisition by Altium. He is passionate about space technology and pushing boundaries.

Andi Roberts is an executive coach, facilitator, and leadership development specialist. Andi works with consultants, internal advisors, and senior leaders in complex organizations, including NGOs and mission-driven enterprises. With over 30 years of experience working in and with organizations, Andi's background includes leading a healthcare business, managing in a global professional services firm, and building learning and events companies. Andi has taught in European business schools for almost two decades. Andi holds professional credentials in both coaching (PCC via ICF) and facilitation (CPF via IAF). Andi's academic background includes systems thinking, design and innovation, and online education.

Matthew Sinclair, also known as M@, is an Aussie software engineering leader based in London. He has almost 30 years of experience building digital products, services, and platforms, working with designers, product managers, engineers, and innovators. He is the Founder & CTO of As Yet Unnamed Newco. Previously, he was a Partner & VP Engineering at BCG X and BCG Digital Ventures. Matthew was also the Founder & CTO of Geodica and Carpadium Consulting. He has delivered complex technology systems in telecommunications, financial services, and payments sectors. He enjoys coaching and mentoring future engineering leaders. Matthew has a Bachelor of Information Science from Newcastle University (Australia) and an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management. He holds numerous patents.