
They come to me when the decision itself is clear, but the downstream effects require deeper visibility.
Exposure
Timing
Optionality
Consequence
Activate
Constrain
Quietly rearrange
As scale increases, outcomes become nonlinear.
Second and third-order consequences outweigh initial results.
Narrative, behavior, timing, and perception often matter more than numbers.

Advising Leaders in Complex Decisions
Today, I advise founders, executives, and entrepreneurs on decisions where visibility is incomplete and consequences are asymmetric.
Validate strategic direction before public commitment
Identify constraints or opportunities before they surface
Understand what a decision will cost beyond capital
The result is cleaner execution and fewer unexpected consequences.
The Difference That Changes Outcomes

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