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.

This weekend marked the final race of our season: Road Atlanta. And I’ll be honest… We knew all we had to do was start the race to win the Bronze Cup Championship. But that’s never been how we operate. We came to compete.

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:

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!

In racing, not every weekend brings drama. But sometimes, that’s exactly what you want. At Virginia International Raceway (VIR), both Team TGM cars showed up ready. No chaos, no carnage; just smart strategy, focused execution, and steady results that paid off in the long game.

The Road America weekend delivered exactly what this championship fight needed: points, progress, and no major damage in a race full of chaos. Practice sessions went mostly as expected, though we worked hard to get both cars into the right performance window. Neither car was perfect out of the gate, but we stayed focused and kept adjusting...

In racing, not everything goes according to plan. But what matters is how you respond when it doesn’t. At Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, things started strong for Team TGM. Both cars were quick in practice. Handling was dialed in. We felt confident going into race day. But just after the fan walk, things took a turn...