a lesson on a keychain

Most of us carry around a keychain with a bunch of keys on it. The other day, as I have done a thousand times before, I pulled out my keychain to open a door. This time though, I stopped for some reason and actually looked at the keys in my hand. And I could only...

vacation do’s and don’ts

It’s time for my annual “Vacation Do’s and Don’ts.” Many of you will be going on vacation soon, and I’d like to make sure your vacation counts! Taking time for yourself—and your family—is key to helping you Do What You Do Better. I’ve noticed that many people don’t...

dear students

I have decades of experience as a professional interviewer, but, I’ll be authentic, it’s hard to determine whether a new graduate can successfully perform a certain job. That’s because, generally, they haven’t actually “done” the job they’ve been studying for in...