With 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…
Even 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…
Like 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. …
I 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…
Reflections 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. …
Tips 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…
Lessons 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…
The 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…
When 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. …
Life lessons from a galaxy far, far away
By Frank Gullo
The original Star Wars feature film premiered 40 years ago, in May 1977. At the time, I was six years old and just reaching the age when I could sit still and appreciate a two hour movie. Like so…
