White Wave Strategies LLC

08/18/2026

“If you can show somebody how to be wrong in a genuine way, they will look to you when they need someone to be right.”- Steven Cochran

Today we had the privilege of hearing Steven Cochran speak at the Network One quarterly luncheon here on the Northshore at the lovely St. August Maison.

This talk/presentation had substance worth ruminating over.

His challenge was simple: when a conversation goes wrong, a leader has to be willing to stop asking, “What was wrong with THEM?” and instead ask:
“How was I wrong?”

Steven gave us four places to look:

THE MESSAGE — Was I actually correct?
THE DELIVERY — How did I communicate it?
THE RECEPTION — Was I really listening?
THE ASSUMPTIONS — What did I assume that I didn't actually know?

And then he took it one step further. Once you figure out your part, go back to the person and own it. No excuses. No “I'm sorry, but…” No immediately pointing out what they did wrong.

That takes confidence. It takes humility. And it builds trust.

That's leadership advice worth remembering.
Thank you, Steven Cochran, for challenging all of us to look a little harder at what leadership really requires. Thank you Network One and St. August Maison for an awesome quarterly event!

08/14/2026

No one can predict exactly what long-term care needs may look like later in life. This article examines how the likelihood, duration, and level of an extended care need can vary, and what those differences may mean for individuals and their families.

Troubleshooting a risk factor that’s the ‘elephant in the room’ for retirement planning.

08/07/2026

Estate tax and inheritance tax are both often referred to as "death taxes," but they aren’t the same when it comes down to who pays

Estate tax and inheritance tax are both often referred to as "death taxes," but they aren’t the same when it comes down to who pays.

08/05/2026

The cost of long-term care can have a meaningful impact on individuals and their families. This article explores current cost considerations and how extended care needs may affect household finances and retirement plans.

Understand the financial implications of nursing home care in the U.S., including costs, payment options, and strategies to manage expenses effectively.

07/31/2026

https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/key-components-of-an-estate-plan-plus-others-to-consider

Whatever your circumstances, you can take these steps to build an estate plan that benefits both you and your loved ones.

07/29/2026

https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-planning/a-1031-exchange-isnt-just-about-taxes

If you're considering a 1031 exchange after making a large capital gain from selling a property, stop and ask how it will affect your portfolio in the long term.

07/27/2026

https://www.forbes.com/sites/investor-hub/article/median-emergency-savings-by-age/

How do your emergency savings stack up? Discover the median emergency savings by age in 2026, analyze structural saving gaps, and see if you are prepared.

06/29/2026

A good morning, a good room, and the kind of conversations that remind us why local business matters. We enjoyed attending this month’s Reveille meeting at St. August Maison in Slidell, and connecting with people who are building, leading, and thinking ahead. At White Wave Strategies, we believe clarity and structure can make a meaningful difference when business and life decisions start to overlap. The right approach depends on the individual.

06/22/2026

Come out and join us at the Slidell Senior Center on June 23rd at 9:30 am! Cant wait to see you there

06/17/2026

Come out and Join Caitlin for Bingo at the Pearl River Senior Center on June 18th from 9:30-10:30 am! Cant wait to see you there.