Judd Spitzer
Writer. Technologist.
Publisher. Leader.
Exploring leadership, technology, publishing, and the ideas that shape a life well lived — from the Florida Keys coast.
Focus Areas
- Leadership lessons for practitioners
- Essays on technology & ideas
- Publishing & author development
- Digital creativity & AI experimentation
What I Do
A hub for ideas & sustained work
A personal platform balancing thought leadership, independent publishing, and ongoing creative projects.
Leadership
Lessons in Leadership
Practical ideas on responsibility, decision-making, trust, and action — drawn from a career at sea and in industry.
Writing
Essays & Reflections
Longer-form thinking on technology, mindset, meaning, and the disciplines that shape a good life.
Publishing
Sun & Salt Press
The publishing arm for books, workshops, and creative development — rooted in the Florida Keys.
Leadership
Lessons in Leadership
Practical ideas on responsibility, decision-making, trust, communication, and action.
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Leadership Lessons Introduction
I’m glad you found this entry. Some people may think that leadership begins when you get a job as a manager and somehow that […]
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Setting Priorities: A Guide for Leaders
It’s Monday morning. You log into your computer and begin sifting through emails, scanning the sidebar in Outlook, and glancing at your schedule packed […]
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The Art of Delegation
When you think about everything on your plate, it can be overwhelming. Forget, for a moment, the leadership aspect—just think about being an employee […]
Projects
Current Projects
A snapshot of the ideas, platforms, and publishing work I’m actively building.
Publishing
Sun & Salt Press
Publishing, author development, design, and creative production rooted in the Keys.
Library
Leadership Lessons
A digital leadership book built natively into the website — growing lesson by lesson.
Writing
Inspirational Thoughts
Some thoughts that I look at that help keep me focused and grounded.
Visual
Media & Photography
Visual storytelling, photography, and selected creative work from the water and beyond.
Latest Writing
Recent essays & posts
Fresh thinking alongside the evergreen platform content.
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Permanence: The Internet Is Neither Forever Nor Forgotten
I have been thinking about permanence. We are always told the same warning.Whatever you put on the internet is there forever. It is said […]
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AI Is Dumb
I’ve already said this before, and I’ll say it again: AI is dumb. Not useless. Not unimpressive. Not unimportant. But dumb. And the reason […]
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The Gamification of Life: Why It Works, Why It Fails, and When It Becomes a Trap
Every morning starts the same way for me. Coffee. Quiet. A few New York Times games. Wordle. A couple of puzzles. No urgency — […]
About Judd
Experience, ideas, and ongoing work
Currently a publisher, and writer. Retired Navy submariner, Retired Lockheed Martin technologist, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt — working from the Florida East Coast.