Originally published May 25, 2014 I love Career Day. Every year I visit schools to share from my professional life with middle- and high-school students. Every year I tell myself to write down the many deep, insightful, and often humorous questions and comments that students share, and then I forget to do so. Every year…
Originally published May 31, 2013 This afternoon my main employer is hosting a fond-farewell send-off lunch to celebrate the work of one of our colleagues who is leaving us to accept bigger, better challenges in her career, whatever that means for her. Since she and I only worked together a short time, most of it…
Originally published August 25, 2012 A few recent requests from students and community advocates who wish me to take them up on public speaking offers really have me thinking. Do I have a few motivational talks left in me? Then it occurred to me: That may be ALL I have left in me! I remember…