One of individuals I have most admired has been Walt Disney. His dream was to be a delight to children of all ages, to create magic and wonder. His imagination and his daring to explore new technology that fueled his creativity was unprecedented. I could rattle off a long list of things that Walt either [...]
Category: Leadership
James Bond Helped Me Commit to My Goals and Here’s How
So I was watching Bond, and the thought that I could look like him changed my life. Read how.
Communication Breakdown
I was having a drink with my old boss, telling him the story of me getting scolded for yelling at the new program manager. "While sitting there I had to ask myself how often you were talked to like this." "I still get talked to about it," he answered. He was known for having a [...]
How I Changed My Team by Changing Myself
I was out for two weeks on paternity leave for baby #3. When I left, I had a team who seemed to work well together. But I returned to a steaming pot of grumpiness! What in the world happened?! Simply put, there was a communication breakdown. What was meant as a technical discussion devolved into a shouting match. [...]