Striking a Balance

The movie based on Steve Job's life touched a chord with me. He was a creative genius with a brilliant mind. However, his obsession with results made him a ruthless manager of people. A tough taskmaster, with a fanatical passion for changing the … [Read more...]

Stretched Thin

It is tough to sustain quality and excellence when resources don't stay in line with growth. The economic downturn of the past few years became the excuse for "doing more with less." The new normal now calls for greater productivity with fewer … [Read more...]

It’s a Dog’s Life?

I had three sets of eager eyes track my every move while I fried eggs for breakfast this morning. In retrospect, they were less concerned with my efforts, more hoping that I would spill my breakfast on the floor. My dogs — yes, all three of them — … [Read more...]

I promise…

Finding committed people to work for you is an art and a blessing. I wish companies would do more for the people who make them successful everyday. Finding the right people is about a shared vision and a belief in a common goal. Providing them the … [Read more...]