Leadership
There are always choices to be made, and every value has a price tag. Sometimes, it’s comfort. Sometimes, it’s money. Sometimes, it’s your reputation. But what is the true cost when you compromise your values for short-term gains?
I recently had a conversation with someone I’ve worked with for over two decades. In the middle of our chat, a question popped into my head, almost out of nowhere. “Have we ever had an argument or even a heated exchange?” I asked. He paused, thinking it over for
Leadership
Leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about example. In a world where power often drowns out character, I’ve been reflecting on what true leadership looks like… and whether I’m living up to it.
Author
I asked, and you answered. Here is my first fiction short story, which has yet to be published. This is a subscriber-only benefit, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Now, on with the show... Stay So let me get this straight. This
“Some people are born into greatness. Others are built for it. I was manufactured, then left to discover what it means to be human.” — Evangeline Aetheridge, from Chronocore: The Birthright Rebellion Dear Readers and Fellow Dreamers, I’m thrilled to share the very first character reveal from the steampunk novel
Leadership
Fiction isn’t just an escape, it’s a secret leadership tool. Discover how reading and writing stories can grow empathy, creativity, and vision in your leadership journey.
Purpose
Empathy is a fundamental human trait that enables us to understand and share the feelings of others, fostering compassion, cooperation, and societal harmony. Recent remarks by Elon Musk, labeling empathy as a "weakness" and an "empathy exploit," challenge this perspective, suggesting that empathy may be detrimental
Fiction
Have you ever wondered why some of the most successful, fulfilled, and inspiring people seem driven by an insatiable curiosity? What if curiosity isn't just a trait, but a superpower that anyone can cultivate? Curiosity has always been the quiet force propelling humanity forward. Yet, too often, curiosity
There's a song from the late 90s by the band Semisonic called "Closing Time" and one of my favorite lines from that song is: "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end" This blog is a new beginning in many ways.
News
This is Cogs and Consciousness, a brand new site by Author, Eric Rieger that's just getting started. You know I always have a lot on my mind and this site will be bustling with new content each week. You can subscribe if you'd like to stay
