11.6.24 Found on a 170–Year-Old Reading ListLike millions of others, I didn’t sleep much Election night. I first attempted sleep at 9:30 pm then woke up at 2:30 and couldn’t sleep.Nov 6Nov 6
One Too Many…When I was in elementary school, I boasted that I never had any cavities. The dentist always said I was fine so I stopped brushing closely…Jun 28, 20191Jun 28, 20191
Lessons from Allison Janney: How to Pull Off Two Things at Once“I like people who try to do two things at once,” Allison Janney has reportedly said, perhaps in reference to the “Walk and Talk” she and…Mar 5, 2018Mar 5, 2018
My Relative — the Forgotten Abolitionist. Cheers to a Great Uncle on His 220th BirthdayFebruary 22, 2018 marked the 220th anniversary of the birth of my great-great grandmother’s uncle, Joel Eastman (1798–1884). Eastman was an…Feb 22, 2018Feb 22, 2018
Dick Bolles’ Final Parachute: The Compassion LandingAs a career advisor, my specialty is helping people present and share information about themselves. I have spent the last three weeks…Jul 17, 2017Jul 17, 2017
The Karmic Curve: A European Perspective on Navigating Your WorkplaceI recently faced a dilemma: should I opt for a working lunch to finish the group presentation outline I promised by mid-afternoon — or…May 18, 2017May 18, 2017
Don’t Let Anyone Second Guess Your Number“A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right, and raises at first a formidable outcry in…Sep 18, 2016Sep 18, 2016
If you are considering an MBA, Paul Ollinger wants you to know what he didn’t before attending the…A stand-up comedian who estimates he’s performed 600 times and made 5000 sales calls, Ollinger uses humor to give an overview of how to…May 6, 2016May 6, 2016
Pick Your Interviewer: Robot or Human?Food for Thought at MIT Tech Conference on AIMar 9, 2016Mar 9, 2016