Where it all began — the brain dump that became a body of work.

This is the starting line. The raw thoughts, real stories, and sharp insights that kicked off Executive Function — and the place where they continue to grow.

Action Required is where the truth lives. It’s where the notes from voice memos, Slack messages, late-night rants, and real career conversations get turned into something clear, useful, and unapologetically honest. These are the articles that tackle what it really feels like to work in corporate — from negotiating with someone who isn’t actually in charge, to realizing you’ve outgrown your role (or your boss), to figuring out if you’re even in the right system in the first place.

You can expect essays that sound like the advice you'd get from your most strategic friend. The one who won’t sugarcoat it — but who will help you find the words, the leverage, and the way forward.

Some of these pieces are polished. Others are still taking shape. But every one of them is built to help you stop spinning, start thinking strategically, and actually get what you came for out of your career.