Valor Front

As we head into Thanksgiving week, I’ve been thinking about gratitude… and oddly enough, Charlie Brown helped me.   Remember the Peanuts Thanksgiving Special? Charlie Brown tries to host a big holiday meal, and what does he serve? Toast, popcorn, and jelly beans. Not exactly a magazine cover Thanksgiving.   And yet… the moment that always sticks with me is this: his friends show up anyway. They laugh, they sit together, and even when Peppermint Patty complains, everyone ends up grateful for the togetherness, not the perfection.   There’s laughter, community, and eventually a kind of grace that settles over the table.   Because gratitude isn’t rooted in perfection — it’s rooted in presence. Scripture says, “Give thanks in all circumstances.” Not for all circumstances… but in them.   So even when life looks like toast and jelly beans — even when we’re tired, stretched, or unsure —we can still thank God for what’s real and right in front of us:   *The very fact that we’re alive *Family *The People He’s placed around us, *The Provision we didn’t earn, *The Lessons we didn’t ask for but needed, particularly during the hard times.   Let’s strive to cultivate an attitude of gratitude this Thanksgiving!    Happy Thanksgiving!

Crisis never sends a calendar invite! Check out this 60-second video providing a summary of Conquering Crisis (2025) by Admiral William H. McRaven. It's a gut-check for every leader who thinks they’ll “figure it out when it happens.” One of the most practical takeaways: every crisis moves through five phases: ✅ Assess – get clear on reality, fast ✅ Report – communicate truth without delay ✅ Contain – stop the bleeding ✅ Shape – influence the trajectory ✅ Manage – lead through the long tail McRaven’s core principle: You don’t rise to the occasion in a crisis—you fall to the level of your preparation. The leaders who stay calm, decisive, and clear aren’t lucky. They’re ready. What are you doing today to prepare for the next crisis—before you need these lessons? If you’ve led through a tough moment, share what worked (or what you wish you’d done sooner). 👇 #Leadership #CrisisManagement #PurposeDriven #ValorFront #ExecutiveSearch

We’re leading a confidential retained search for a Vice President, Data Center Delivery for a fast-growing data center owner / developer / operator based in Texas. This is a pivotal role for a platform that is: *Backed by a leading PE firm w/ a significant long-term investment *Scaling from proven regional success to national data center leadership *Delivering 30MW+ of enterprise / AI-ready capacity in a major Texas market by 2026 *Pursuing greenfield developments in Dallas and expansion into select new markets nationally The mandate: *Own end-to-end development and construction delivery of next-generation data centers *Lead GC/MEP partners and internal teams to deliver projects on time, on budget, and above customer expectations *Help shape playbooks, processes, and culture as the platform scales Why it’s compelling: *150+ enterprise customers, including multiple Fortune 500 logos *100% uptime and a long history of highly profitable operations *Highly tenured team with a strong, servant-minded leadership culture *Competitive compensation with significant equity We’re targeting leaders with deep mission-critical / data center delivery experience who are ready to build something enduring at scale. If you’re currently in a senior construction, delivery, or operations role with this type of background and are open to a confidential conversation, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect. Please DM me via LinkedIn or apply confidentially by following the link below: Apply here: https://lnkd.in/evpMsmke #DataCenters #DigitalInfrastructure #MissionCritical #VicePresident #ExecutiveSearch #ValorFront

Our firm is leading a confidential retained search for a CEO to lead a PE-backed data center carve-out and exit in the U.S. Midwest. This is a very different kind of data center leadership role – it’s a chance to take full ownership of a platform, drive rapid value creation, and participate meaningfully in the exit economics. The mandate: *Lead a strategic carve-out of a Tier-1 data center platform with flagship facilities and AI/GPU-ready capacity *Own the full P&L and craft the growth story for a 6–12 month exit timeline *Partner directly with a private equity sponsor with a strong track record in digital infrastructure Why it’s compelling: *Established, high-profile customer base (including Fortune 500 logos) *Significant runway to scale AI/GPU colocation revenue *Competitive base, aggressive performance bonus, and a meaningful cash payout at exit tied to the value you create We’re targeting leaders who have: *Led data center transformations, carve-outs, or pre-exit value creation *Proven success driving EBITDA expansion and operational improvement on compressed timelines *Experience in positioning businesses for strategic buyers or financial sponsors If you’re a sitting CEO—or a GM/President/EVP/CRO ready for the next step—and this aligns with your background and aspirations, I’d welcome a confidential conversation. Please DM me via LinkedIn or follow the link below to confidentially apply: Apply here: https://lnkd.in/edJF3c7r #CEO #DataCenters #DigitalInfrastructure #PrivateEquity #Leadership #ExecutiveSearch #ValorFront

Excellence isn’t what you do once — it’s what you refuse to compromise on. In Excellence Wins, Horst Schulze, co-founder of The Ritz-Carlton, shows that world-class organizations are built on one simple idea: care. 💡 Care for your customers. 💡 Care for your people. 💡 Care enough to never settle for mediocrity. Excellence starts when every team member sees themselves as owners of the mission. When you empower people with trust, they respond with pride. Set the standard—and then raise it daily. Because as Schulze reminds us, “Mediocrity is always just one choice away.” Take a look at the 60-second video with my key takeaways and how I’m applying them in my own leadership journey. Would love to hear how you define “excellence” in your world. #ExcellenceWins #HorstSchulze #Leadership #Excellence #CustomerExperience #Culture #ServantLeadership #ValorFront #ExecutiveSearch #DataCenter #DigitalInfrastructure

🌱 The best leaders don’t put themselves at the top—they put their people first. Servant Leadership, a concept pioneered by Robert Greenleaf, flips the traditional leadership model upside down: ✅ Listen before leading ✅ Empower others to grow ✅ Build trust and community Instead of people working for the leader, the leader works for the people. 💡 Servant Leadership isn’t weakness—it’s strength expressed through humility. And when leaders serve first, teams thrive. How have you seen servant leadership practiced effectively in your career? #Leadership #ServantLeadership #Teamwork #Growth #Trust

🚀 Want to get more done without burning out? Check out this 60-second video! Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman lays out a science-backed framework for structuring an optimal workday—and it’s not about grinding harder. It’s about aligning your tasks with your brain’s natural rhythms: ✅ Morning: Deep, focused work (dopamine + cortisol are high) 💡 Midday: Creative + collaborative tasks 🏃 Afternoon: Movement + short resets to recharge 🌙 Evening: Light tasks + recovery prep (avoid late caffeine) When you work with your biology instead of against it, you maximize focus, creativity, and recovery. 💬 How do you structure your workday for peak performance? #Leadership #Productivity #HubermanLab #OptimalWorkday #Performance #ValorFront #ExecutiveSearch #DataCenter #Manufacturing

Your mindset is either your greatest advantage — or your biggest limitation. After reading Mind Your Mindset by Michael Hyatt and recording this short video, here’s the breakthrough that hit me: 🧠 The stories we tell ourselves determine the results we get. Hyatt lays out a simple but powerful framework: 1️⃣ Notice the story you’re telling yourself. 2️⃣ Challenge it — Is it true? Or just fear talking? 3️⃣ Rewrite it into something empowering. The moment you change the story, you change the outcome. 💡 Want different results? Start with different thinking. Your biggest breakthroughs won’t start with more effort — they’ll start with a new narrative. 👇 Watch the video — then ask yourself: What story have you been believing… and what’s the better one you should be telling? #Mindset #Leadership #Growth #PersonalDevelopment #MichaelHyatt #MindYourMindset #ValorFront #ExecutiveSearch

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If you’re the bottleneck in your business, it’s time to climb the Replacement Ladder. Check out this 60-second video! Dan Martell’s framework: - Rung 1: Admin support - Rung 2: Delivery - Rung 3: Marketing - Rung 4: Sales - Rung 5: Leadership Each hire moves you up a rung—freeing your time and shifting you toward your highest and best use. Pair this with the Buyback Loop, and you’ll build a business that grows without burning you out. The Ladder is how you stop running your business—and start owning it. #BuyBackYourTime #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #ScalingUp #BusinessStrategy #ValorFront #ExecutiveSearch