Thinking Out Loud

Originally published in September 2026 in https://tokyomango.com/ Let’s flip our approach to ethics. Instead of a top down, rules bound approach let’s make it personal.… Read more: The Stories We Tell

Previously I wrote that trust cannot replace judgement. Today I want to explore how judgement is formed collectively. Most boards are filled with capable, intelligent… Read more: The Collective Brain

Imagine a board meeting where everyone agrees that the Executive Director is competent, hardworking, and deeply committed to the organization. The reports are clear. Projects… Read more: Trust Does Not Replace Judgement

We tend to believe that ethical failures are caused by bad people making bad choices. But what if the real issue is simpler—and more uncomfortable? This reflection explores how good people can make questionable decisions when one priority takes over and others quietly fade from view.

Every year during tax season I see something fascinating. Some of the smartest people I know suddenly start making surprisingly questionable decisions about their own… Read more: The Psychology of Tax Season: Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions at Tax Time

There is a persistent belief that if you make a bit of money on the side, it doesn’t really count. Selling a few things online. Consulting… Read more: Side Hustle Income in Canada.