"Be prepared for your job search to last eight months on average." I heard the words from my Outplacement Consultant, but did not want to believe her. Yet indeed, there is order to the universe and eight months after I began my journey, I have my new job. The universe also has a sense of humor... Continue Reading →
Empathy vs. Sympathy
Note: Each Thursday I post a little something to inspire us to finish the week strong. These Thursday Thoughts vary … a quote, poem, photograph, or video. Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let’s finish the week together. What is empathy and why does it matter for leaders and everyone in our often disconnected modern... Continue Reading →
Digging Deeper into Corporate Culture
No regrets on my Bachelors Degree in Anthropology leading not to far away lands, but to the jungles of Corporate America. Anthropology taught me the importance of a holistic view of my work and larger enterprise. The precepts of ethnography and observation combined with recognizing the importance of Culture has been critical to my approach to business leadership.... Continue Reading →
You Gotta Have Heart
Congratulations to the Golden State Warriors for winning the NBA Championship. Count me as one of the lifetime fans who suffered through all the bad seasons. This team had it all, great athletic ability along with selfless play, teamwork, and most of all heart. "Too slow, too small, can't shoot well enough, can't defend nobody.... Continue Reading →
Thursday Thought – Laughing Buddha
Note: Each Thursday I post a little something to inspire us to finish the week strong. These Thursday Thoughts vary … a quote, poem, photograph, or video. Congratulations, you made it over the hump and let’s finish the week together. As I continue to explore my writing, I rediscovered my passion for photography with a commitment to... Continue Reading →
Tony Robbins For a Day
Spring cleaning is in full force in my home. While my wife organizes and adds to an ever-growing pile ready for The Salvation Army, I find myself in full archaeology mode, sorting through the artifacts of my life. Indeed, I hold onto nearly everything until such day I find the will to let it go... Continue Reading →