Organizations are full of hellos and good-byes as people outgrow their roles, start new adventures, or find positions that are pretty much the perfect match for them. No matter the reason for the departure, good-byes are always bittersweet. Today I have to say good-bye to one of my favorite colleagues, Chris Cashman, who has […]
Business travel has been a part of my professional life since my very first job. There are periods where I travel once every couple of months and periods where I travel every week. And let’s face it, it is really hard to stay Zen on the road. When I was younger, […]
As is often the case, the basic principles that allow us to have happy and healthy lives don’t change much from the time we are tots to the time we are so-called adults. One of the things I learned taking care of pre-schoolers is how important consistent and enforced boundaries are to creating an […]
I’ve been told that, as a member of Generation X, I’m supposed to translate between Millennials and Baby Boomers in the workplace. In other words, I often find myself in the middle, mediating, negotiating, and translating.
Like most conflicts, it’s mostly about both sides being unable to listen without becoming defensive and buying into stereotypes instead of creating teachable moments. […]
The world has enough super stars. What we need is more ordinary people who find meaning and value in all types of roles. We can’t all be cast as the lead in the play of life. Even if we were, a lead without a cast looks strange and alone on stage. Without stagehands, tech, writers, […]
Last Friday, I found out that my very awesome boss, Kevin Jennings, accepted a position to lead the Arcus Foundation, a foundation that focuses on making the world a more humane and just place for the vulnerable - with a focus on the Great Apes and LGBT communities. I am beyond sad about his […]