Peter Drucker, the legendary management educator and consultant, wrote an article in 1967 where he looked into the future of business and working life. Nearly 50 years ago, he predicted challenges we face even today. Specifically he talks of the place of young workers, computers and information, and the rise of the knowledge worker. Amazing insight.... Continue Reading →
Becoming
Each of us must write. In life most of us do not discover this truth. Writing is discovery and at our deepest being we are explorers seeking hidden truths about ourselves and our world. It starts with an audience of one. If you do not yet have a writing practice, start. Write for yourself. Walk... Continue Reading →
Career Talk for Young and Old
My kids always come first.  While I should focus on my career and job prospects, instead I focus on the career plans for my children.  As I talk to them about jobs, career choices, college majors and such I find it is helping me with my journey and near-term decisions.  I too have to get a... Continue Reading →
Before a Beginning There Must Be an End
For those who know me directly and for others familiar with my blog writing, the day has come. My last day at work is set. Friday, December 12, 2014 will be my last day at a place I called home for over 26 years. An end is near. It is a necessary step to the beginning that will... Continue Reading →
A Journey to Here
It is time for a summer road trip - everyone into the car, wife, kids and dad behind the wheel. Early start and we head north. I look forward to this journey. I want to go there. I need to leave here. Truthfully, I know, there is no there. Forever there is only here and... Continue Reading →
The Last Ship Sails
I decide to walk to the docks. I know the ship is there ready to leave and never return. I want to see it for myself and reflect on its crew. On Friday it will set sail full of friends and memories. This ship will sail out toward the horizon following the same course too... Continue Reading →