“The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention.” – John Burroughs
The Litmus Test: Would Donald Sterling Work Here?
I heard Tim Wise speak yesterday regarding race, gender, and the bagful of what gets summarized as diversity and inclusion.
Wise was forceful, funny and spot-on. Sample lines: “If race is a card (e.g. “race card”) it’s a two of diamonds” and “Some execs like to colorize their organizations the ways Ted Turner colorized old movies.… Read the rest
[Mentors Count] Paging Sue Leeson
Mentoring is hot, both on college campuses and in the private sector.
“The right mentor can help you get ahead” according to the Boston Globe.
An article in Forbes headlines “To build a great company, start with great mentors.“
And the wrong or no mentor? A recipe for more career detours or a life in the slower lane.… Read the rest
[Life Back West] Early Autumn 2014 – The Big Reset
We might sell our Dolores Park area home, a house we’ve lived in for 20 years.
But then again, if the price isn’t right, we might not.
We might pare down early – accelerating a plan 10 years out – and buy a place in Stanley Saitowitz’ minimalistic 8 Octavia in Hayes Valley.
But then again, if we don’t sell our home in Dolores Park at the right price, we might not.… Read the rest
Stay or Jump? The New Boss
The all-day meeting with the exec staff ended up focused on one point:
“What should we tell the new CEO?”
Hunch is everyone wants to do well with the new boss.
While there is the occasional new CEO that parachutes in, the rumor mill or extensive interview vetting usually gives you an idea who the new gal/guy might be.… Read the rest
“I’m Not There Anymore”
It can be surprising – even unsettling – when you bump into someone who has been a pillar of an organization for decades and they mention that “I’m not there anymore.“
That was the case when I bumped into Todd Wanerman at La Rondalla.
Todd was one of my son Traylor’s teachers at The Little School, a person so good and gifted at his craft that he was a benchmark for others in his profession.… Read the rest