I’ve been reading the book “APE” by Guy Kawasaki and Shawn Welch. As you can see by the photo, I have devoured the contents. It has been an endless source of valuable information that has kept me from jumping off… Read More ›
Work
Why 6th Grade Boys are Evil
Several years ago, when my sons were in middle school, I worked for a man who was a former litigator. This meant that every time I wanted to ask for permission to do something, I had to prepare as if… Read More ›
Excerpts from recent correspondence I’ve sent out
“Now that I have introduced all of you to each other via email, I’ll leave you on your own to follow up. Anyone copying me on further correspondence will be killed.” “Dear (our graphic designer): Please see the attached, which… Read More ›
Nothing is Sacred
“So, Michael, how are things going with your daughters?” “I’m not sure I’m going to survive and they aren’t even teenagers yet.” “Yes, raising daughters is not for the weak. But its important that you keep the lines of communication… Read More ›
Rite of Passage
One of the nice things about managing a lot of men is that sometimes you can mess with them just for the hell of it. “Kelly, it’s Michael.” “What’s up?” “I wanted to tell you I’m working from home today. … Read More ›
My Goals for This Week
Well I’m flying back to Connecticut tomorrow on business. Here are my goals for the week: 1. I will not complain to the Jet Blue person that the system lost my flight information only to realize I’m flying United 2. … Read More ›
Confused in Connecticut
Turning in my rental car today the guy looks at my contract. “Ma’am do you know where you are?” “Yes, of course. I’m in Rhode Island.” “Uh, Ma’am, actually you are in Connecticut.” “Oh yes, I knew that. I was… Read More ›
Condom Lollipops
I work in a male dominated industry and five of the six sales reps that report to me are men. This leads to some very interesting conversations once in a while. One of my reps was in my office talking… Read More ›
Did I say that out loud? 