I know I said New Year’s resolutions are dumb. They are. Aspirations are different. Aspirations are a poor man’s resolutions: strictly low bar stuff. As my freakishly wise father-in-law Gary says, if you set expectations low enough, you’ll never be disappointed. 1. Try to stay on my meds. The world is[…] Read On
If the words, “Life is too short to work with jerks” have never come out of your mouth, you either have a very short memory or you’re just not being honest with yourself. Nobody likes to work with jerks. I didn’t either, until I realized I was one. Wait…what? You[…] Read On
Say what you will about Donald Trump, he appears to be willing to reach across the aisle, engage the opposition and listen to opposing viewpoints. That’s a highly useful and attractive leadership trait that’s been sorely lacking in Washington … and pretty much everywhere else, these days. On NBC’s Today show,[…] Read On
The holiday office party: a time to unwind, let your hair down, and have a little off-the-clock fun with coworkers in a festive setting. At least it used to be. Now it’s a time to read all the horror stories about ruined reputations. Time to stress about saying the wrong[…] Read On
After a day of watching the Loma Prieta wildfire burn more than 1,000 acres just 10 miles east of my home in the Bay Area’s Santa Cruz Mountains and thinking “too close for comfort,” I gave up trying to concentrate on work and settled in to watch the debate and Monday[…] Read On
I have a nasty habit of saying what’s on my mind. Actually, it’s a double-edged sword. Being fearlessly direct and opposing the status quo has played a remarkably positive role in my career. For that, I’m eternally grateful. And I highly recommend it. But my big mouth has gotten me[…] Read On
There is absolutely nothing absolute in my belief system. I kid you not. If you want to try to convince me that self-help books help, that Dennis Leary isn’t funny, that spending hours a day on Facebook makes you more connected, or that regulations are good for business, go for[…] Read On