All business. Fly from San Francisco to Chicago. Arrive one evening and leave the next evening. One bag, one suit. All business. That was one week ago. A successful trip with the business result I desired. The script was simple enough, arrive at hotel and order room service as I prepare for my business the... Continue Reading →
Knowledge, Experience, and Earned Wisdom
Today is my birthday. I stand at the halfway marker. Today I am 50 years old. I said the same thing at age 45. I plan to say the same at 60 years old. Halfway there on my journey. Much to reflect on looking back; much to anticipate as I look forward. I stand here... Continue Reading →
A Story Worth Telling
This past week I read an article from the upcoming May issue of the Harvard Business Review titled, "From Purpose to Impact". As I read, I paused and re-read passages finding deeper understanding and insight. This makes sense. To articulate and live my true purpose and to help others do the same is at the heart... Continue Reading →
Mission Fluency
As often happens to me (and you too) ... while reading an article recently, a point stirs a memory of a similar experience from my past. I am back in that place reliving the experience. With growing knowledge and a depth of experience I see it fresh and anew. Would I have acted different? Damn, to... Continue Reading →
Balance, Not Stability
I will forever be fascinated by Pixar. I love Pixar's origin story with a fateful sale of the company by  George Lucas to  Steve Jobs.  I define my children's life stages by which Pixar movie was in theaters at the time.  Living near Pixar's studio, I drive by and think of the mysterious Willy Wonka factory and how... Continue Reading →
The Age of Wisdom May Be 103
I attended a retirement dinner last week. An honor. Not one person or even two, but three men honored on this night. My wife works for this company, one of the largest in the world. It is a place that people start a career and decide to stay. These retirees reached 34, 34, and 35... Continue Reading →
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