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 hard to get...

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 wise. That loss...

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