👋 I'm Ry, and I’m a seeker and lifelong learner. I help companies grow through Operations, People & Growth.
Who I am
As an operator, I work to understand and respect people. I use leading indicators and simple practices to increase accountability. I build shared responsibility through teamwork, common goals, and shared wins. I increase predictability and reliability by driving continuous improvement.
I’m fascinated by human psychology and high performance. I’m excited about music, basketball, burritos, cocktails, and documentaries.
Read my latest writing:
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Running OrganizationsSee my operating principles, grab some book recommendations, and learn about my working style:
Personal Operating PrinciplesBooks That Have Shaped My WorkUser Manual
My background
I spent a dozen years reading about, testing, selling, and teaching marketing while managing business operations, building culture, and developing people.
I’ve worked in tech companies (3) and at marketing agencies (3) at all levels, from hourly temp to President.
The consistent thread in my experience has been a deep appreciation for building knowledge, contributing to big projects, and helping people develop and grow.
A self-published book on content marketing & creativity. The culmination of three years of studying content marketing and working with dozens of companies and on topics, ideas, and leveraging content as a competitive advantage.
Obility’s agency philosophy for personnel development. Developing team members is often an afterthought, something that happens "after the work is done." Development is part of the work itself. Obility’s philosophy hinged on autonomy and personal accountability, along with the key pillars of feedback, coaching, and community support. Building "hooks," simple documentation, and reflection into the process closed the loop
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Obility was named a Great Place to Work in 2021. To have contributed to creating a culture that team members valued was an accomplishment I was extremely proud of.