The Language of Organizational Life
Three Art Practice Majors and a Business Major. Four college graduates ready to make their mark. I like that ratio. My daughter graduated last month from Saint Mary's College of California, a terrific liberal arts college in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is one of the three, an Art Practice major. Two of her best... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Describe your ideal job. As a young person starting to work in earnest, a great starting point. It is the key question in all the career books. Every career counselor will ask you as well. Yet, most of all, it is something to ask of self. What is my ideal job? Imagine it.... Continue Reading →
Are you on LinkedIn? Of course you are. Hard to work in business or professional services and avoid LinkedIn. For me, much of my reach for this blog is through my connections on LinkedIn. Many of us work to refine our LinkedIn profile often and clearly want to attract great contacts and yes, potential employers.... Continue Reading →
My first work related leadership lesson happened 25 years ago. I was fresh out of college working in a corporate office high above San Francisco's financial district. Life was good, until one day my boss said to me, "You should quit and become a comedian." Well, I got to be me. I knew I was... Continue Reading →
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