The best lessons don’t come from books. Sometimes, they come from a night at Coldplay with a friend.
Last week, I met up with Dan Baker from Valatam in East London, just before the Coldplay concert. Technically, Dan is a competitor, he runs two outsourcing agencies. Most people would hold back in that situation. I don’t.
Why? Because I met Dan through EO, the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. And in EO, I learned that even when we’re in the same industry, we don’t compete with each other. The only real competition is with ourselves.
To grow my business, I need to grow myself not fear what competitors are doing. That’s why every time Dan and I meet, we talk openly. And I walk away with ideas, feedback, and perspectives you can only get from someone who’s walked the same road.
I’m grateful for friends who prove that you can cheer each other on, learn from each other, and still win in business.
P.S.: The Coldplay concert made a memory. But peer learning makes change.
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What I Found in Argentina
There’s been a lot of talk about Argentina lately.
I’d like to share my take. Not on economics or politics, but on something I’ve come to know well: its people.
When I first started working with Argentina, I didn’t know what to expect. What I found was creativity, honesty, and a kind of grounded intelligence that’s hard to put into words.
People who don’t just show up to work — they show up with the intention to improve, to change, to build something meaningful.
People often talk about outsourcing as a cost decision, but for me, it was never just that.
I love Argentina. And if I can work with people who bring creativity, grit, and a sense of calm to every challenge, how could I ever say no?
Today, many of our most important projects are led by incredible professionals from Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and Rosario — people who bring warmth, clarity, and an unshakable sense of purpose.
That spirit has become part of who I am.
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Clarity Isn’t Certainty. It’s Direction
Clarity Isn’t Certainty. It’s Direction
I used to think clarity meant having the answers.
Now I know it usually means asking better questions.
Most leadership breakdowns I see don’t come from bad intentions or weak talent. They come from leaders assuming everyone understands what feels obvious to them.
But clarity in your head is not clarity in the room.
Teams don’t struggle because they don’t care.
They struggle because they’re guessing.
Guessing what matters most.
Guessing how decisions are made.
Guessing which tradeoffs are acceptable.
Guessing what “good” actually looks like.
And guessing quietly erodes confidence.
The moment a leader says the obvious out loud, something changes.
People relax.
Execution speeds up.
Ownership increases.
Not because people suddenly became smarter.
But because they’re no longer operating in fog.
Strong leadership today isn’t about certainty.
It’s about orientation.
Naming priorities.
Making assumptions explicit.
Saying “this matters more than that.”
And being willing to revisit decisions as new information shows up.
If your team feels stuck, don’t push harder.
Try clarifying faster.
The question I ask most often with leadership teams is simple:
What do you know in your head that your team hasn’t heard yet?
That’s usually where the work begins.
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Hiring Isn’t About Filling Gaps, It’s About Building With Purpose
We often think of hiring as patchwork: there’s a hole, so we scramble to fill it. But I believe building a truly great team isn’t about plugging gaps—it’s about recognizing potential and making room for it.
That’s how I think about hiring at Staff4Half. Because we’re building with purpose, we’re not just filling seats. To me, hiring is about inviting someone to join a mission.
I started this company to create opportunity, connecting brilliant Argentine talent with U.S. companies doing meaningful work. And that’s why I’m so excited to welcome Guadalupe to our team.
She brings experience in social media and a strong understanding of our space, but what stood out most was her eagerness to grow and her mindset. We’ve already started working on the podcast relaunch, and I’m excited for everything ahead with her.
I know she’ll bring heart and sharp thinking to everything she touches.
Guada, I’m thrilled to have you on this journey. Let’s build something meaningful, together 🚀
