Tag: Leadership
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How to Train Your Dragons (GPT Edition)
Post 9 of 9 – Field of the Dream Series When I first started working with AI, it felt like raising a dragon.Powerful, unpredictable, and sometimes a little too eager to please. But over time, I realized something simple:AI doesn’t replace expertise — it multiplies it.It’s not about telling it what to do.It’s about teaching…
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The BJL HR Assistant GPT – Quiet Support for a Busy Team
Post 7 of 9 – Field of the Dream Series Not every AI tool needs to be public-facing.Some are built to simply make work smoother behind the scenes. That’s what the BJL HR Assistant GPT was designed to do. The Problem At Bobby Jones Links, we already have great systems in place.We have our HR…
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Teamwork Under Pressure — Pulling Off Sugarbush’s First Night Golf Event
Last week tested all of us at Sugarbush Golf Club. On paper, it looked tough: a 110-golfer outing Saturday morning, our first-ever Night Golf event that evening, a full-course outing of 152 players on Sunday, and a PGA Junior Match to top it off. Add in a bug making its way through my house and…
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“Just Like My Father” Was Not Meant to Be a Compliment, But It Is to Me
Whenever I get into an argument with my wife, she will often say, “You are just like your father!” For most people, that would sound like an insult. Many kids grow up believing they will not be like their parents, especially when they become parents themselves. They tell themselves they will do things differently. Yet…
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Afraid to Lose vs Love to Win
My wife and I have been having the same debate since our son was three years old. She sees his talent, the way he moves, the way he swings a golf club, and believes he has what it takes to become a professional golfer. I see the talent too. But after playing mini tours, coaching…
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Love and Passion: The Fire That Makes Hard Days Feel Light
Jou, Leia, and I often have this discussion. They see me wake up before the sun and come home after dark. Thirteen-hour days are normal for me. They ask me if I am tired. I tell them the truth. Was I tired? Yes.Was it hard? No.Did I have a good time? Yes. The difference is…
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The Principles I Live By and Where I Found Them
There are a few things I have learned along the way. They did not come from classrooms or degrees. Most of them came from people I met, books I read, or quiet moments where something simple opened my eyes. These principles have stayed with me, guiding how I see relationships, family, and life itself. Principle…
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The Hardest Lesson for a Manager: What You Hear Isn’t Always What Was Said
Not long ago, I was told by upper management that two of my staff were not happy. The message was that they felt I should help out more on the restaurant side, bussing tables and serving customers. That hit me hard. Because I do roll up my sleeves. In April and May, I cooked in…