The Language of Organizational Life
"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 →
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 →
This past Saturday I participated in the 2015 NorCal DECA Career Development Conference. DECA is a 70-year-old organization that works with high school and college kids preparing them as entrepreneurs and leaders in a variety of business disciplines. The conference was an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to analyze several business scenario and present their... Continue Reading →
I remember. We barely fit in the hotel room. I sit on the floor between beds, leaving room for others to sit on a bed or on one of the few chairs available. Still not enough room and others follow my lead and sit on the floor. We fill the room, but no complaints. I relax and... Continue Reading →
New routine. 5:00am. Coffee. Feed cats. Outside and down the driveway. Look up. Stars, planets and inspiration. A few minutes pass. I return to the warmth of the house with coffee in hand and cats in tow. I head to my writing spot. I begin. I write. My routine is set. Few blog entries recently as I prepare for... Continue Reading →
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 →
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