Connections Blog
Thanks for stopping by Connections Blog. Life is about connections, and this personal blog is about connections formed through technology and leadership. But it’s also about food and life in general. While I initially started blogging as a means to connect with my teams around the world, this blog represents my PERSONAL views only. I am of course influenced by experiences both professionally and personally.
The answer is “It Depends”
I’m often asked by friends and mentees whether they should make a career change, or be “afraid” due to an organizational change or another major corporate event. Often frustrating to them, my answer is almost always “It depends.” The truth is the answer to that question is most often not a binary yes or no. […]
Stop the violence. All the violence.
I support non-violent protests of police criminal negligence and racism. AND I support any and all efforts to end violence in our neighborhoods, including black on black crime. And many many many people do. Being the change you wish to see does not require you to choose only one cause!
Purging overused buzzwords (Part 3)
The Big-D Jargon Hit list: Cutting out Disintermediation Purging overused buzzwords opens our minds to the new realities of succeeding in business today If you’ve been following any of my blogs lately you’ll know that I’ve been on a rant about jargon, and, so far, have tried to exorcise both digital and disruption from our daily lexicon. Good luck, you say? […]
Retracing my steps
Between attending a conference in downtown NY and heading back to the airport, I decided to take a quick walk around. I realized it had actually been a while since I really walked around Ground Zero. Sure, I had been to see the memorial pools. But I had not really looked at the new tower. And certainly had not retraced my steps from that day.
Make friends before you need them
People want to feel needed and loved all the time, and not simply when you want their help or need something. And when I say people, I definitely include myself. But how do you do this? Here are a few tips.
What really matters
To be honest, I’m not actually wanting to say goodbye to 2016 as much as I’m saying good riddance. Life matters. Make 2017 EPIC.