The Language of Organizational Life
Less than three months to go until the end and a beginning and whatever may come. I focus now on my plan for a new job and how to fit 26 years onto a résumé. I am not alone and together at work we help each other improve our LinkedIn profiles and yes, how to create... Continue Reading →
“My second-grade teacher, Ms. Caruso, gave us a seemingly simple writing assignment: Describe how to build a peanut butter sandwich. On the day we turned in our assignments Ms. Caruso had bread, silverware, and jars of peanut butter and jelly. She collected our papers and began reading them one by one: ‘First you take the... Continue Reading →
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 →
"Words. words, mere words, no matter from the heart." William Shakespeare We choose our words and manner of how we communicate with each other. Our word choices revel our intention or lack of intention. I have a pet peeve that played out last week while traveling. In restaurants and other service locations I heard repeatedly, “no... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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