I just finished watching “The Social Network” for the second time. I don’t know how much of it is true, but what an amazing story! […]
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Well-Rounded Mediocrity
As a father, I am interested in doing my part to help my son find his path. As a Navy leader, I take great pride […]
Quitters and Winners
“Winners never quit and quitters never win.” -Coach Lombardi Coach Lombardi’s quote about quitters is one that has stuck with me since my childhood. My […]
Creating Experiences, Accumulating Memories
The last couple of weeks have been filled with phenomenal experiences that leave me with wonderful memories. In fact, I might go so far as […]
Willy Wonka’s Mentorship Factory
It happened again. This time it was my birthday outing to see the live musical Willy Wonka. I’ve seen the movie many times, and yes […]
Biographies – WHO not WHAT
For those of us serving in or directly affiliated with the military, the summer months are filled with retirement and change of command ceremonies. At […]
Turning The Tables
Just as with any holiday season, I have made the time for thoughtful reflection as I both appreciate the past and consider the future. This […]
Change of Command
I haven’t made the time to post for almost a month now, as I have instead been making the time for other things. Of all […]
Courage to Question Your Convictions
We all know that to have the courage of your convictions means to hold strong to your personal beliefs despite what others are thinking, saying, […]
Employee or Crusader?
It is unfortunate that today’s economy is preventing so many good people from enjoying employment in a traditional sense (i.e. they have a job for […]
Curling: Sweepers, Sweepers Man Your Brooms
A few nights after the Olympics commenced, I stumbled across a broadcast of the curling competition and decided to put the metaphor to the test. […]
“Wasting Time” for the Good of the Team
I became a reluctant member of the FaceBook revolution in the early summer of 2008 with the sole intent of using it as a tool […]
Waterpark, Educational Development and A Wake-up Call
It was snowing just about everywhere this week of our visit to Ohio. I know because I watched the weather channel a bit and I […]
Uniforms…Earned not Purchased
Throughout my youth athletic career and up through college, I thoroughly enjoyed wearing the uniform of the sports team to which I was a member. […]
AN vs IN Authority
I like to think that each and every one of is an authority on something. Whether it be baseball statistics of yesteryear, automobile repair, medicine, […]
WHO Begets WHAT
Over the last month, I have spent much time evaluating where I am and where I would like to ultimately go in my professional life. […]
There is no Status Quo!
It’s the New Year and for many with it comes the annual tradition of establishing New Year’s Resolutions. Being that I am a chronic list […]
Why? I Say Why Not?
As more people stumble across this forum, I am increasingly asked “Why are you doing this?” I am not one to self-promote and though I […]
Salaries, Value and Welfare
There are many types of employees, but for the sake of argument let’s bin all of us into three categories…hourly, salaried and commission. Without question, […]
Walking the Walk…
As a college football fan and a Notre Dame supporter (I remain a sucker for tradition), today is a sad day. It is a sad […]