People. Process. Progress.

In 2023, nearly 12,300 Black Americans were victims of homicide, accounting for more than half of all U.S. homicide deaths while making up just 13.7% of the population. This ad hoc episode was prompted by the murder of Charlie Kirk and by some challenging questions from someone I respect about why the deaths of thousands of African Americans are not called out with the same urgency. In this episode, "Facing the Numbers, Asking the Hard Questions," I examine the numbers, explore why some lives spark national outrage while others pass quietly, and highlight proven solutions that communities are using to reduce violence. Silence is not an option.

Most team problems come from unclear direction, not a lack of effort. In this episode,Three Critical Elements to Align Any Team | S7 Ep3, I share three practical tools: Leader’s Intent, a clear Definition of Done, and SMART objectives that bring clarity and speed to any project. You will hear a real example of how alignment turned a drifting team into one that delivered with confidence.

For more tools and "How to" get The People, Process, & Progress of Project Management on Amazon at https://a.co/d/4zpt5pz and visit the peopleprocessprogress.com website.

I’m kicking off a new weekly series called Reset Friday. Each Friday, I’ll share a short, practical way to reset your mind, body, and spirit. These episodes aren’t long lectures. They’re tools you can put into practice right away.

For our first Reset Friday, I’m sharing what I call the Trifecta of Recovery: Wim Hof breathing, yoga, and the cold plunge. Breathing primes your nervous system, yoga centers your body, and cold exposure builds resilience and focus. Together, they form a reset you can feel.

Take a listen, and then try one of the three this weekend. You might be surprised at how much better you feel.

September is a natural time to reset. In this episode, I share how I slipped on my own pillar maintenance and used reflection, family time, and a simple framework of People, Process, and Progress to get back on track. You will learn how balance does not come from perfection, but from correction and intentional resets, and how you can apply this principle in your own life and work.

My new book, The People, Process, & Progress of Project Management, is now live on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover. This book has been years in the making, and it pulls together over two decades of lessons from healthcare IT, public safety, and emergency management into a practical field guide for project leaders.

Get your Kindle, hardcover, or paperback copy at https://a.co/d/dsEDG87

Kevin is taking a short break from the People, Process, Progress podcast until September. During this time, he's focused on publishing The Stability Equation audiobook, finishing his new project management book, and lining up future guests. Visit peopleprocessprogress.com for tools, resources, and ways to connect. Until then: own your mind, move your body, anchor your spirit.

Godspeed y’all

Kevin

When your plan falls apart, your recovery starts with the habits you've built before things went sideways. In this Foundations Friday episode, Build the Bounce, One Habit at a Time, we focus on simple actions that help you reset, refocus, and respond, rather than react when life punches first.

This week’s anchor point is mindfulness and movement. It’s not about being tough. It’s about being trained.

Topics Covered:

• Why daily habits matter more than perfect plans
• How to mentally prepare for the unexpected
• Simple resilience-building practices
• Personal reflections on bounce-back moments
• One actionable habit you can start today

Related Episode:

“When Your Plan Gets Punched in the Mouth” – Listen here: https://peopleprocessprogress.com/2025/07/14/when-your-plan-gets-punched-in-the-mouth/

For Stability: Own your mind. Move your body. Anchor your spirit.

For leading: Hold on to hope. Make a plan. Take action.

Godspeed, y’all.

What do you do when your perfect plan falls apart?

In this episode, How to Lead When Your Plan Falls Apart, I share how the concepts of tension and compression from Jiu-Jitsu can help you lead through pressure, adapt in real time, and still move forward.

Whether you’re leading a project, managing a team, or showing up at home, you’ll learn how to adjust without losing momentum.

Hope ignites. Plans guide. Action transforms.

In this Anchor Points episode, I reflect on what it really means to recognize when it’s time to step back and let someone else lead. Whether you’re a parent, a partner, or a project leader, there’s a moment when guidance turns into trust and support becomes space.

Inspired by the full episode released earlier this week, “The Day My Son Surpassed Me”, this short-form reflection focuses on the value of noticing and honoring transitions, especially when they catch you by surprise.

In this 5-minute listen, you’ll hear:

• What it means to see strength rise in someone else
• How giving space can be the most powerful form of support
• A simple action to help you pause before you react

Mentioned in this episode:

There comes a moment when we realize our kids are no longer just following us, they’re leading in their way. In this episode, "What I Learned the Day My Son Surpassed Me," I share the story of how my son surpassed me, not just in the gym, but also in emotional steadiness. I also share how that shifted my approach to parenting, leadership, and letting go.

• Inspired by a powerful quote from Ryan Holiday's The Daily Dad: “Your job isn’t to raise a good kid. It’s to raise a good adult.” - Read more at https://dailydad.com/