Hello My Friends, Tonight, I had the honor and privilege to present "The Resilient Code" presentation to a group of 65 IT leader professionals at a global manufacturer. It was nothing short of amazing. The presentation was a combination of both of my books on leadership. I customized the presentation as best I could to address the attendees. I start all of my presentations with the statement "these are my stories, but they are not for me. I hope you find value and inspiration in the stories for you". Result. I signed at least 50 of each of my books. The overwhelming feedback was positive. Where is my head. Not everyone of the 65 found the presentation inspiring enough to stand in line and accept free signed books. I still have work to do. I'm not beating myself up over the numbers. It's my goal to continue to refine the stories I share so that they have impact on others. Will I ever get 100%? That's a lofty goal. And I like it. A few key takeaways from the presentation. I didn't record it. I didn't want to. That presentation was for this team. It wasn't about me or my brand. It was for them. That felt right. I thrive in in-person situations. Online is convenient, but not my specialty. You might say "so how does anyone get to see you?" and you would be right. Here is the deal. I would much rather let what I have to offer develop organically than through forced social media. Delayed gratification. Not an exciting concept in today's digital world. But that is where I land. And after tonight, I know that's where it belongs, The feedback I received was that it was refreshing to hear the stories of a regular, common person that dealt with and overcame tough choices. Not all the happy horseshit wins. Real, everyday challenges and struggles that we all deal with. No call to action other than this. If any of these posts feel impactful, share. If not, you are good. The Coach Chris community is about growing. It will grow over time. Step by step. Pics to follow :)

Interesting story. We had a family lunch today at a restaurant. I glanced at people sitting at the bar and I saw a guy. My AI avatar for The Resilient Leader course! He was an absolute doppelganger. It was a bit eerie. I almost approached him and showed the video, but deferred. This gentleman was having a pleasant lunch with his wife, and I respect that. My first thoughts on AI. What a great tool. Could it get a bit scary? Yes. But as currently constructed, a good tool. Thoughts?