Welcome, I’m Dalmo.
I am the author of The 4 Streams of Leadership, a technologist, mathematician, and leader. Throughout my career, I have been incredibly lucky to be part of extraordinary companies, surrounded by amazing people, and together we build high-quality, high-value products. From a successful financial startup that went through an IPO (RiskMetrics); to the media giant Disney; to small startups; and Workday, an industry-leading SaaS provider.


Are you prepared to lead?
Many more fail in leadership and management due to unpreparedness than to incompetence.
The lessons in this book are timely and timeless, applicable to in-person or remote teams, startups or enterprises. It’s the next evolutionary step in leadership. Take the next step:
Investing in yourself and become the effective leader you have in you. My 30 years of experience—through startups, Fortune 500s, and an IPO prove this methodology works. Attendees of my workshops have transformed their teams, earned promotions, and built thriving organizations.
Don’t wait, let’s transform you into the outstanding professional you’re meant to be!
Schedule a call with me to discuss your leadership challenges and get personalized advice.

Shortly after a recent reorg at my company, I found myself discussing the merits of different project management methodologies, rather than focusing on the work to be done. That got me thinking, at the scale of small- to mid-size projects, are the benefits among methodologies even noticeable? Read the article and find out how scale… Read more

Improving your leadership skills involves learning how to assign tasks and having confidence that the person will deliver a high-quality outcome. The real test isn’t just delegation, but the acceptance of different approaches from your own. When done right, delegation enables professional growth, innovation, and shared responsibility, but it involves trust, clear communication, evaluation of… Read more

Quiet quitting involves performing only the minimum work required, which stagnates personal and professional growth. While it may seem tempting, it is a bad strategy. Instead, investing in oneself, embracing continuous learning, and striving for excellence can enhance career opportunities and overall job satisfaction. Read more

People often approach me and ask how to deal with a manager who feels compelled to make frequent “contributions.” A technique used once in the development of a chess game may be the closest solution to date for this predicament. In this article I will show you how to handle those situations, keep a good… Read more

Leaders aim for success through team engagement and productivity. Legitimate authority, as outlined by Rousseau, relies on mutual consent and clear communication. Establishing an agreement with the team fosters alignment and ownership. Continuous feedback and progress monitoring ensure effectiveness, promoting a culture where criticism is welcomed and valued for improvement. Read more

After having been awaken by a meteor impact, a young boy developed a passion for astronomy and sought to understand the formation of craters and how they attract meteors. In this article I explore instances of confusion between cause and effect, and how they also compromise discernment—especially in business. In light of new information and… Read more
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