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We stepped outside of the airport and took off our masks. I watched as she inhaled the warm air and smiled. For the first time in what seemed like a very long while, my daughter was happy. When you add some post-holiday blues to an unrelenting dark New England chill and a world in which every movement and moment is … Read More

What comes to mind when you hear “New Year?” There’s a good chance it’s the word “Resolutions.” According to a recent Finder survey, 188.9 million American adults (that’s 74% of all American adults) make resolutions, and more than two thirds believe they have a good shot at following through on them. Of particular interest to all of us here at … Read More

This time of year is special, whether you’re celebrating the holiday season, enjoying some well-deserved time off with loved ones, or reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to the new one. Despite continued challenges (let’s face it, 2021 was “no walk in the park”), I’m grateful for the people I had the privilege to get to know, to … Read More

As our company gathered on WebEx last week, I couldn’t help but think how wonderful it was to see so many new faces here at Skillsoft. It’s an exciting time to be in corporate digital learning, particularly given today’s business climate. As organizations continue to focus on business transformation in a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) world, they are … Read More

“And hold on to memories. Hold on to every moment to keep them alive.” Some of my fondest memories are those spent with my family in Texas at Thanksgiving. I grew up in Dallas and although I’ve long since become a New Englander, I am a Texan at heart and cherish this holiday more than most because it always takes … Read More

The other day, I was approaching a particularly steep hill at the end of my run when a song on my Spotify playlist made me stop in my tracks: “Who are you? Who who, who who?” Now, normally, I don’t stop for hills. In fact, I relish them. But lately, I’m allowing myself to pause and reflect — and sometimes redirect — when something … Read More

It’s been 606 days since we went remote. 20 months. 86 weeks. It feels like a lifetime ago. And as I’ve resumed in-office days, traveling on business, and attending customer meetings, I’ve realized how socially awkward I’ve become now that I’m no longer protected by my monitor. It’s hardly unexpected that all of this social distancing has caused emotional distancing. … Read More

Like many leaders, I’m passionate about work, and part of that passion stems from believing in the purpose of the business. Over the years, I’ve made it a point to work for companies with missions I believe in, and that offer solutions that truly benefit our customers (and society). I call this “staying north of center.” If you imagine a continuum … Read More

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

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