Independence Day: Declare Your Freedom!
Originally published in 2018, this blog rings even more true today with the global movement to establish equality and end racism. The Declaration framers' intentions were limited and limiting. I…
2020: A Clear View
The year 2020 began with such optimism. The “zero” years give us a fresh start. 20/20 is how we signify perfect vision. The United States had set a new record…
Ride On!
One of the upsides and downsides of the “shelter in place” due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been that I have a very short commute (walking down the hall). I…
Finding a Balance Between “Big” and “Small”
I recently finished reading E.F. Schumacher’s classic book Small is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered. It’s a collection of essays, published during the 1973 energy crisis, that calls on…
Why bring your “whole self” to work?
I had the pleasure of attending a Celebration of Life recently. As I listened to the memories and reflections shared by friends, family members, and colleagues, I was struck by…
I’m not an expert, but …
I’ve been working toward expertise in various areas for most of my adult life. In college, I pushed myself to master a challenging technical field (electrical engineering); after graduation, I…
You Should Test That
David Rodnitzky, CEO and founder of the marketing agency 3Q Digital, is known for frequently repeating the phrase “You should test that.” These days, that’s not an uncommon statement for…
Independence Day: Declare Your Freedom!
Have you read the U.S. Declaration of Independence? You might be familiar with some of the opening lines, including the iconic passage: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that…
Four Tips for Building Your Professional Ally Network
I once worked with a mentee who wanted to move up to a director-level role. She’d been working hard and doing all the right things — managing her budget and…
Your Career Arc: Navigating Change by Zooming Out
If you’ve ever stood at a professional crossroads, you know that choosing a next step can feel like one of the most stressful and uncertain decisions you’ll make in your…