About Joel
It starts with Mile One.
In April 2009 I set out north from the Mexican border to hike 2,650 miles to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail. Twenty minutes in, I passed a highway sign earlier hikers had planted in the desert: "Mile One."
It seemed small next to a 2,650-mile journey. To me it said everything. The trail would be long and painful, but all I had to do right then was put one foot in front of the other. Five months and six pairs of shoes later, I reached Canada exhausted, exhilarated, and changed as a leader.
Business works the same way. The summit shot gets the glory, but growth happens mile by mile: good decisions, made day after day. That's what Mile One is about.
Background
Experience.
- Expert EOS Implementer™ since 2014, with 750+ sessions led
- Has run and consulted for dozens of organizations, from tech startups to institutions with hundreds of employees
- Has helped teams rebuild trust, navigate founder transitions, and prepare for high-stakes mergers
- Bachelor's in Computer Science and a Master's in Theology ("a bad habit of getting degrees I don't use")
Outside work
Home base.
I live in Minneapolis with my wife and three kids. When I'm not with leadership teams, you'll find me mountain biking or reading.
Take the first step
Let's start with a conversation.
Tell Joel a little about your team and what you're working on, and he'll get back to you.