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In January of 2025, I entered the job market for the first time in 25 years. Sure, there were times that I looked for other jobs inside and outside of the company that I was working for...but that was by my choice. This was different. Cutbacks, layoffs, rumors of sell-off, and an obvious softening market left me with a "whisper-of-an-ending" to a long and stellar career. I loved my job. I was highly-rated. I was finally in the role that clicked with my capabilities. I worked

My dad passed away on 12/12/2022 I'm his successor. But is wish I had captured more wisdom when I had the chance. and I still reach for the phone to call him about business decisions, life decisions, and...well...most every decision. He was my sounding board. He had a gift for listening and offering an easy-to-digest opinion. He had experienced most every workplace scenario. He knew corporate culture and politics. He knew what could be applied to my problem. He was w

In a world that often feels upside down, it’s getting harder to know who - or what - to trust.

The scenario: You are networking and meeting a new person 121 (that's networking lingo for meeting one-to-one). You notice that your new friend has lettuce on their teeth....like a big, dark green, piece of lettuce. What do you do? Avoid eye contact for the rest of the meeting Start praying that they check their teeth in the bathroom sooner rather than later Wait for a good time to interject and tell them OF COURSE #3 is the best choice and the ONLY choice. Why? You a

Francis "Sonny" Calvert Circa 1952 This picture sits on my desk. It has been on every desk I have had for untold years. It's a picture...