Two days after arriving in America, I got a job bussing dishes in the school cafeteria. I remember the tears in my eyes, as my ego was more than bruised picking up dirty dishes. It taught me, over time, to appreciate the dignity of labor. One of … [Read more...]
From the Archives – June, 2013
June 27, 2014 by
I am starting a new feature, where once a month, I share a blog post from the archives, from a year ago. This first post from the archives resonated with me because of the importance of listening as a critical communication skill. I hope you enjoy … [Read more...]
Obsolescence and Loyalty – A Balancing Act
June 25, 2014 by
I have people in my organization that have been loyal to me for over a decade. They are, however, beginning to become functionally obsolete. A sense of entitlement has started to set in. Tenure and status for years served allows them to demand … [Read more...]
Dr. Helena Fialova
June 5, 2014 by
She sat quietly, slightly slouched over, between the two administrators as we began our meeting at a local University in Prague. She did not say a word — almost as if she had been instructed to just observe the proceedings — as we discussed … [Read more...]
