(This is the latest installment in an occasional series about my career’s twists and turns. If you’re a completionist like me and would like to go back to the beginning before seeing how this latest chapter unfolds, I encourage you to read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4. Now, for the latest … Continue reading Even better than expected – part 5
I do not like to work remotely. You may be following the news out of Amazon these days, even if you mistakenly click on a headline thinking it was an update on one of your package deliveries. On Sept. 16, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy sent a memo to employees that sent reverberations throughout the world: … Continue reading Working remotely or remotely working?
Who doesn’t love a pep rally? They’re loud, boisterous, emotionally overwrought and typically focused on sports and athletes. If that isn’t your scene, you may not be into it. But even if you aren’t naturally a pep rally person, you have to admit, you could use a cheering crowd from time to time to get … Continue reading Pep rallies
Children belong in the workplace. Or at least, my 23-year-old child with an appreciation for historic buildings is welcomed on the campus of Oglethorpe University where I spend my days (and often nights) telling stories and inspiring alumni and friends to engage in the university’s mission. Don’t be bringing your hyperactive four year-old to my … Continue reading Take your child to work day
(This is the final installment in a series about my career's twists and turns. If you missed the previous three posts, I encourage you to go back and catch up: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Now, for the final chapter... so far:) When I left GTRI for Institute Communications at Georgia Tech, I … Continue reading Even better than expected – part 4
New South Essays 