By all accounts, I have every reason to be a ‘rules guy.’ I’ve built my career making sure companies don’t just meet the rules but master them. 

From the FDA and EPA to OSHA and CBP, I know just how high the stakes are when it comes to compliance. 

But here’s the thing: real success doesn’t come from obsessing over every detail of the rulebook. It comes from understanding when rules help, when they hinder, and how to lead beyond them.