My office has an open-door policy. I don’t believe I’ve ever taken advantage of it. Today, most companies have adopted this policy to promote trust communication and collaboration in the workplace. Statistics show that about fifty percent of your staff won’t take advantage of the offer. …
One of my favorite HBO comedy series is Silicon Valley. I enjoyed it so much because every character in the ensemble was perfectly cast — they were all excellent with no weakness among them.
This unique cast has become and maintained close friendships IRL. And though it was a parody…
I got sloppy drunk the other night. I don't even know how I got there. I was hanging out with a group of friends after work. I'm comfortable in smaller groups with trusted friends. I aimed to catch a 7:30 train back home.
I don't recall looking at my watch…
September 11, 2001, won't be forgotten. It was a day of shock. A nightmare that played over and over again in our minds. Being an American citizen took on a new meaning. We were suddenly vulnerable and violated.
Yet, in the days and weeks following that horrific loss and tragedy…
I remember how uncomfortable it was to hit that “Publish” button a few years ago when I posted my first story on Medium.
Today it’s much easier, but there’s still some sense of apprehension when sending another child out into that scary blogosphere realm. Will people be kind to her…
Thanksgiving day is when I break open the bottle of Irish cream liqueur. It will be gone early in the new year. Once it’s gone, it’s gone until next Thanksgiving, when I repeat the custom.
It used to be Baily’s brand, but it no longer has to be. …
Crossing off things on a to-do list means nothing if those things are not directly related in some way to your North Star.”
― Kim Perell
Have you ever fantasized about being your own boss, successful, autonomous, and free to choose your path? …
