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...]
Look Beneath the Surface
October 18, 2013 by
Sometimes the people who get the credit don't always deserve it. Behind the scenes are people who do a bulk of the work, burn the midnight oil, and use creative talent while getting little or no recognition. "Your job is to make me look good," I … [Read more...]
A Job for Life – In Defense of Tenure
October 17, 2013 by
The system of tenure at most universities was designed to protect intellectual diversity and free thought. There is value in both these goals. In reality it creates a scenario where faculty have a job for life. As a tenured professor, for the most … [Read more...]
Performance Reviews are a Tricky Business
October 10, 2013 by
Most of us think that we are exceptional at our jobs and deserve the kudos that go with that belief. When it comes time for performance reviews, reality meets the mirage. We may not necessarily be as good as we think we are....in the eyes of those … [Read more...]
