As new talent joins the organization, the old guard is threatened. As a default, the 'lifers' have a tendency to pull rank, to establish who is boss and to squish any iota of enthusiasm from the new, motivated people. "This is how we do things … [Read more...]
The Carrot
July 30, 2015 by
"Do you work long hours?" I asked a young, brilliant, lawyer over lunch. He told me that a normal week was about 60 hours in the office. "You have to do whatever it takes to get the job done," he said with noticeable resolve in his voice. He spoke … [Read more...]
A Place Called Home
May 19, 2015 by
Fresh out of College with my doctorate, I got a job at The University of Tampa (UT) as an Assistant Professor. The year — 1990. At the time, I planned to be at UT for a year or two, with the intent of using this short stint as a stepping stone to … [Read more...]
Positive Vibes
January 23, 2015 by
The older I get I choose to surround myself with people who exude positive energy. I find myself spending time with fewer and fewer people. Those who matter, those who tell me what I need to hear. Those that don't play games. I have very few close … [Read more...]
