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BEYOND THE PODIUM: WHY THE BEST DRIVERS ARE STRATEGISTS FIRST
Racing looks like adrenaline. But it runs on calculation. You’re balancing tire wear, fuel strategy, competitor behavior, weather shifts, traffic, and more, all in real time. And you can’t afford to guess. One bad call costs you the race. One smart call can flip the entire outcome.
2 days ago2 min read


WHY “MORE TRANSPARENCY” ISN’T ALWAYS GOOD HEALTHCARE POLICY
Transparency sounds like a good thing. And in many cases, it is. But in healthcare policy, I’ve seen a troubling pattern: Transparency gets weaponized. Not to inform decisions. Not to improve outcomes. But to delay progress, justify inaction, or create political cover.
Dec 22 min read


EXPERIENCE IS USELESS IF YOU’RE NOT WILLING TO ADAPT
There’s a myth in leadership that experience automatically makes you better. But I’ve learned, on the racetrack, in health policy, and in research funding, that experience without adaptability is just a heavier anchor. The world changes. Fast. And if you’re clinging to “what used to work,” you’re not leading. You’re coasting.
Nov 252 min read


MEDICARE’S LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY: A QUESTION WE CAN’T KEEP AVOIDING
For decades, we’ve known Medicare’s financial challenges were coming. The math hasn’t changed. The program continues to spend more than it brings in, and the demographic reality is unavoidable: more retirees, fewer workers, and escalating healthcare costs.
Nov 42 min read


WHY EXPERIENCE ALONE WON’T MAKE YOU A GREAT LEADER
There’s a common trap leaders fall into: They assume because they’ve seen something before, they know exactly how to handle it now. I’ve seen this play out in racing. I’ve seen it in healthcare policy meetings. I’ve seen it in boardrooms. And I’ve learned that past experience can mislead you if you treat it like gospel.
Oct 283 min read


WHY BUREAUCRACY KILLS BREAKTHROUGHS AND WHAT PHILANTHROPY CAN DO ABOUT IT
If you want to slow progress down, wrap it in red tape. That’s the reality for far too much medical research in this country. Scientists with bold ideas spend more time formatting grant proposals than actually running experiments. And when the funding does come through, it’s often a year too late, tied up in approval cycles, institutional requirements, and layers of administrative overhead. The worst part? Some of the most promising ideas never even get submitted. They’re too
Oct 72 min read


WHY I STOPPED TRYING TO BE “BALANCED”
Everyone seems to be chasing work-life balance. It’s become one of those phrases people throw around in performance reviews, wellness programs, and leadership retreats. The idea sounds great: work hard, but not too hard. Make time for family, fitness, and fun. Keep everything “in check.” But here’s the problem:
Sep 302 min read


INDIANAPOLIS RACE WEEKEND: BRONZE WIN + STRONG FINISH FOR TEAM TGM
The IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge rolled into Indianapolis Motor Speedway this past weekend for the 2025 Battle on the Bricks, and Team TGM showed up ready to compete!
Sep 241 min read


HOW TO LEAD WHEN YOU’RE NOT THE MOST EXPERIENCED PERSON IN THE ROOM
Leadership doesn’t always come with the most years on your resume. In fact, some of the strongest leaders I’ve seen were not the most experienced person in the room. They didn’t know everything. But they knew how to carry themselves, how to make decisions, and how to guide the group without pretending to have all the answers. That’s what confidence in leadership actually looks like. It’s not loud. It’s not about titles or dominance. It’s about presence...
Aug 263 min read


COST OF LIVING VARIATION: WHY FEDERAL POLICY ISN’T ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL
Across the country, the cost of living looks very different. What it takes to live in New York City isn’t the same as what it takes to live in Charlotte. But when it comes to federal tax deductions, Medicare policy, and national funding structures, we often treat every place and every taxpayer as if they’re operating in the same economy...
Jul 223 min read


WHY GREAT LEADERS DON’T REACT IMMEDIATELY
Taking a beat doesn’t make you less decisive. It makes you more deliberate. The pause allows you to check your emotions, gather perspective, and assess the landscape before you make a move. When I started racing, I had to rewire this instinct fast...
Jul 13 min read
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