My wife and I have enjoyed watching American Idol for years. I missed the first season, but have been a big fan since then. Now that we're into the phase where America votes weekly on who remains, I thought it might be nice to reflect on some of the many lessons that can come from …
Tag: Work Ethic
The Worst Mistakes I’ve Made As An Employee
I believe in the value of sharing mistakes I've made in the hope that others may benefit from my experience and avoid making those same mistakes. To that end, I thought it might be good to reflect on poor choices I've made in various roles across multiple companies and post about them here. The list …
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Are You Doing What You Love To Do?
I had a recruiter from a hiring agency call me today and ask if I might be interested in a job they were filling for another company. When he introduced himself and asked if I might be open to something else, my response was "Probably not, but I'll listen to what you have to say." …
Leap Year Lesson #339: Working at Home Can Be Time-Intensive, But Satisfying
As I post this, it's after 2:00 a.m. Thursday and I've already put in 38 hours for work this week. That is due in part to working from home Wednesday where I sat on my keester in my recliner for at least 14 hours cranking out tasks, nearly emptying my inbox, and getting more done …
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Leap Year Lesson #316: Not Working is Hard
As I have shared in this blog before, I love my work. It is a pleasure to do what I do for a company I respect with incredible colleagues who make each day fun and worthwhile. I am fortunate, indeed, to be in this situation with important responsibilities for a Fortune 100 company's internal and …
