Jan 26The Sports Fan in the ArenaBuffalo Bills fans are hurting this week, and understandably so, following the devastating loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Divisional Round — and especially due to the manner in which the Bills lost the game after having a lead with 13 seconds remaining. I was numb for…Football4 min read
Sep 11, 2021Remembering Dennis CareyWith the 20th anniversary of 9/11, I want to introduce you to Dennis Carey. From all accounts, Dennis Carey loved to cook. One family member recalled that Dennis “put his heart and soul into cooking Thanksgiving dinner, and this is one tradition that we will never forget.” He had every…September 112 min read
May 25, 2020Why I Finally Stopped Chewing TobaccoEven if you’ve never tried it yourself, you’ve doubtless seen people doing it. They’re mostly (though not exclusively) men and are recognizable by a bulging cheek or lower lip. The outline of a circular tin is often visible in one of their pockets. The more circumspect ones carry cups or…Addiction7 min read
May 15, 2020Here’s How My Daughter Will Be Using Tech To Manage Her Career In 2025Like millions of primary schools across the country, my daughter’s school shutdown in March, and she’s been participating in a new, distance learning curriculum since. It’s been quite an adjustment for her, as well as for her teachers, classmates, and school administration. …Technology4 min read
Apr 30, 2018Social Connections 13 RecapI had the good fortune to attend Social Connections 13 (#soccnx), the international IBM Connections and social business user group conference focused on collaboration, digital transformation, and the future of work. The event took place April 26–27, 2018 at the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, PA. During…Employee Engagement3 min read
Apr 9, 2018Disney DenouementReflections on three Disney spring break vacations in three years “We did it,” I said. “We visited all the Disney parks in Florida and California.” My daughter nodded, as we walked toward the bus that would take us back to the hotel and our final night of spring break. …Disney4 min read
Mar 27, 2018Massively Critical Things to Do Before You Work from HomeTips for working from home. So you’ve finally convinced your boss to let you work from home. It’s taken a few months, and you’ve had to lobby for the change with key stakeholders and put together a presentation justifying the proposal, but you did it …and the company has signed…Remote Working5 min read
Dec 27, 2017’Tis The Season To Value What We Have, Not What We Don’tLessons from It’s a Wonderful Life. By Frank Gullo Picture a middle-aged man. Shoulders stooped and forehead creased. He’s dissatisfied with his job but feels trapped and unable to make a change. He loves his wife and four children, but can’t help but feel that they’re holding him back, limiting…Movies4 min read
Dec 20, 2017Ebenezer Scrooge Could Teach You a Thing Or Two About NetworkingThe ghosts of Christmas networking remind you to give back. By Frank Gullo T’is the season for holiday parties and festive networking events. Bosses and coworkers stroll through the office in better moods and with higher energy. Although it’s tempting to revel in holiday adrenaline, take a moment to reflect…Christmas3 min read
Dec 17, 2017Lake Effect Life LessonsWhen life gives you lake effect snow, make lemonade. By Frank Gullo I dislike disruptions as much as the next person. I don’t like when plans change due to factors beyond my control or I’m inconvenienced unduly because of weather. …Snow4 min read
