Writing

Essays on leadership,
running, faith, and family.

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01
Leadership
Why I Run Toward Hard Problems

Three decades of distance running taught Aaron everything he knows about leadership: pace yourself, run your own race, and remember that the wall is where the growth is.

Aaron Blass · September 27, 2026 · 5 min read
02
Leadership
Your Greatest Growth Asset Isn't on the Balance Sheet

People-first leadership: believe in people out loud, give clarity then room, and verify with care. When you treat people as your greatest asset, they start performing like it.

Aaron Blass · October 2, 2026 · 4 min read

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