00006: 5 Bites Newsletter - "Built Like That (On Purpose)"

I’ve been loving a book that was recently recommended to me called The Five Obsessions of Elite Organizations by Michael Erath, and it’s hitting hard. His emphasis on structure, clarity, and people as the lifeblood of great companies has me thinking deeply about what we’re building—and why it works (or doesn’t). It's resonating because much of what Erath teaches goes along with something you hear me say often: “You are uniquely qualified to be exactly where you are [doing what you are doing] today.” This carries both responsibility and reassurance. It also means that if things aren’t working—personally, professionally, spiritually—maybe the system’s delivering exactly what it’s designed to. This week’s bites challenge us to build better…on purpose.