Category Archives: Parenting

The Other Shoe

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Jeff

The oldest child is moving out… how is the old man handling the transition? Continue reading →

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Six Word Story

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Jeff

So… here’s the story as told to me during a recent leadership conference: While lunching with fellow writers at The Algonquin Hotel in Manhattan, renowned author Ernest Hemingway offered a wager with each person sitting at the table. Hemingway told … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Mother’s Day: Personal Goals

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Jeff

This time around, I’ll yield the podium to Mary Ericson who had offered up her thoughts on her personal goals. There are three rules that my boss shared and wish for us to follow: Expectation drives behavior Don’t feed the … Continue reading →

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Hello, this is your Gall bladder calling

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Jeff

My father was and continues to be a significant influence in my personal and professional life. He was the most impressive individual that I’ve known, and continues to be the yardstick by which I measure my success in being a … Continue reading →

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