When you raise a toast to your friends and family at your retirement party, what will you say? What stories will you recount and what major milestones will you have reached? Thinking ahead like that is an interesting exercise, to be sure. But to be clear, it’s not about ticking boxes on a list of things that people expect of … Read More
EVERY DAY IS ANOTHER CHANCE TO LEARN
It’s human nature to take even the most remarkable gifts for granted over time. At Skillsoft, we’re in the business of learning. So, it’s not all that surprising that we may assume learning and education in general are available to all. But, sadly, they’re not. Historically speaking, education has only been widely available for a couple of centuries. That may … Read More
Resetting Bones & Mindsets
11 years ago, I underwent surgery to repair my hip; I had shattered my acetabulum (yes, that’s a real thing) in a devastating accident almost 2,000 miles from home. I would spend four weeks in Texas recovering before I was allowed to travel. I had young children at home. A marketing leadership role at a tech company. A marathon on the horizon. Four … Read More
There is still more for me to do and places to go.
Chances are, you can relate to the title of this post. (I certainly can.) But, you might be surprised to know who it came from. Dr. Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal. It’s hard to believe there are still rocks left unturned or goals unachieved for someone as accomplished as Shaq. After all, he spent 19 years with the NBA, starting with the … Read More
Raise a Glass to Partnership
David and Goliath. The Hatfields and McCoys. Wyle E. Coyote and the Roadrunner. Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, Sir. These are legendary adversaries, valiant foes, sworn enemies. And many believe that list should also include something a little closer to our everyday … Marketing & Sales. I disagree, however. And let me tell you why… Recently, I had the opportunity … Read More