“Mise en Place” is a French culinary term for putting everything in its place. It’s a way to prepare your kitchen for cooking, and more importantly, a technique to make it possible for you to do your best work. The five basic steps of Mise en Place… Continue reading »
We’re living in the most age-diverse time in human history, with the same number of people who are 7, 17 and 70. At the same time, we’re also the most age-segregated. Our institutions, infrastructure and policies are literally designed to keep generations apart. That’s brought on a host of problems:… Continue reading »
What is leadership? It should be self-evident that it is more than the title on a door or the seat at the head of a table. Leadership is a testament to one’s ability to navigate through the murky or even dangerous waters, and for the common good rather than personal… Continue reading »
My calling compels me to think about what boys need most at all times. I am often asked “why an all-boys school?” or “what are the benefits of an all-boys school?” These are important questions to ponder, and at the heart of the answer is one simple yet profound concept:… Continue reading »
The New Year is the perfect time to reset priorities and refocus on implementing healthier habits. I believe this accessible and actionable list will be beneficial to fuel a healthy and prosperous 2023! 1) Master the Morning Routine – A positive and energizing morning routine sets the stage for a… Continue reading »
“Am I in the ‘right’ career?” It’s the question you struggle with each and every day. The good news is that you’re not alone. A recent poll found that approximately half (52%) of American workers are planning to make a career change this year. It’s no wonder that by age… Continue reading »
You might have heard the mantra “Fake it until you make it.” It expresses the idea that you should embody a confidence or persona that you might not actually possess. And I disagree with it. I’ve gotten into trouble for being too honest in my career and in life, but… Continue reading »
Non-profit leaders bemoan the constant need to drum up resources to achieve success. Whether running a charitable entity, trade association or civic organization, leaders envision how far they could advance strategic goals with an injection of additional revenue. But resources aren’t limited to budgeted dollars. Sometimes, the chance to offset… Continue reading »
Always dreamed of returning to a snow covered campus to teach a Winter Study course? A career shift towards gigging might be a vital step towards making this a reality. When most people think about “gigging,” they immediately think about young people working as Uber drivers, taskers, or… Continue reading »
Our business and popular culture celebrates entrepreneurs who launch new businesses for their vision and daring – and rightly so. Innovation has been a cornerstone of this country since its founding. However, as someone who partners with CEOs of middle market and emerging growth companies to recruit top talent to… Continue reading »
My husband jokes that when people find out I’m a psychologist, two things happen. Either they either close up and look nervously for an excuse—any excuse—to exit the conversation, or they open up and start sharing and sometimes over sharing…then, I sometimes joke that then I’m the one left looking… Continue reading »
When I decided to change careers, I was plagued with reservations, self-doubts and even feelings of disloyalty. While I expected this, I didn’t anticipate just how scary this phase of my life would be. I now count that time as valuable experience and rely on it every time I coach… Continue reading »
When I was graduating from Williams, I had very little idea of what a job was. That sounds naïve but it was true. My parents were academics so, in some ways, I had been in a college setting my whole life. At Williams, I studied political science and studio art. Continue reading »
Two sales executive candidates walked into an interview with the CEO at one of my client companies. The first candidate was in the prime of her career, boasted strong credentials and had a dynamic presence. The second was in the latter stage of his career, had lesser accomplishments (proportionally to his… Continue reading »