My Mentor

After many years I reconnected with my mentor, Dr. Paul Hensel.  Speaking to him after so many years was heart warming. He will always have a very special place in my heart. I am not sure I would have ever completed my doctorate, or be where I am … [Read more...]

Second Chances

I have built my life on second chances — at work, at home, and my life in general. As a result, I am a better professional, a better father, a better husband, and certainly a better human being. We develop expectations of those we love and trust, … [Read more...]

When the Wife is Away…

My wife, Rohini, came back from India after 11 days, leaving us to fend for ourselves. Here are the top ten things I learned about my life when she was out of the country: 10. Walking the dogs around the block, starting at 5:30am, is an overrated … [Read more...]

Choices

A young Ivy League Professor told me many years ago that business, like life, is about choices. This has been one of my guiding principles now for over two decades. Over the years I have learned that excellence is never an accident. It is a … [Read more...]