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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

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

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

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

I’ve never been the fastest runner. For much of my life, I was a middle-of-the-packer, likely because I didn’t pick up running shoes until I was in my mid-20s. In fact, the first time I laced up was the day I signed up for my first marathon.  I recall mindlessly flipping through tv channels on an early Sunday in November, what … Read More

Yesterday, I went to the pharmacy at our local CVS. This in and of itself wasn’t unusual. My mission, however, was new. I went to buy an at-home COVID-19 test.  I didn’t purchase it because I felt ill (I didn’t) or because I had come in contact with someone who was (I hadn’t). No, I purchased the test because I’m … Read More

September 2021. The coronavirus pandemic is still front-page news and, as businesspeople, we will feel its effects for years to come. As much as we’ve all talked about it being “unprecedented,” I think it’s important to remember that we’ve survived other massive-scale disruptions. Events that shook the world as we knew it; made us redefine the meaning of work and … Read More