Writer of stories and songs
West Orange - New Jersey
Writer of stories and songs. I retired after thirty-seven years as a management consultant specializing in strategic leadership and change. Now in my fourth career (aspiring actor, speakers booking agent, consultant, writer) I am most open to finding “wisdom in unusual places,” some of which I write down and pass on. Traveling the Consulting Road: Career wisdom for new consultants, candidates, and their mentors is now available on Amazon
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Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow in the 1939 MGM film The Wizard of Oz I facilitate a lot of groups. There is one mistake I seem to make over and over again. When it is time to break people into small grou...
It was July 28, 1979, a hazy, humid Saturday in West Medford, Massachusetts. I was sweeping the floors of 34 Wyman Street, a 13 room yellow shingle, 1890s Queen Anne Victorian. As I went from room to...
“Conceptual reductionist intercourse facilitates adherent adhesion in on-going dynamism.” Or in other words: In times of change, a leader makes it easier for followers to follow by speaking simply - “...
“What’s your latest obsession?” Dr. Denis Pym, Organizational Behaviour Professor at the London Business School, told us eager faced MBA candidates what a great question this was for engaging conversa...
“Hi Mom. Could I have your pumpkin pie recipe?” Silence on the other end of the phone “Mom, Are you still there?” “Yes, I’m here.” “Mom, I have 12 people coming for Thanksgiving tomorrow. Could I plea...
