College Students Are Having a Rough Time

18.2 million students are going through something we’ve never experienced. Let’s cut them some slack. At this time, two years ago, my ass was firmly planted at the New Bar on campus at University College Cork. Seated with two close friends, we had our 4 pm happy hour before going to one of our most…

2019 Accomplishments

I always end the year by writing about my accomplishments, failure, regrets, and resolutions. I love this time of year because the calendar naturally moves me to reflect and take action. This post is all about 2019 accomplishments. Some years my accomplishments are practical. Other years, it’s all about personal growth. This year, it’s a…

Employee Experience Starts with Values

Time flies when you’re middle-aged. One minute I’m listening to Nine Inch Nails and studying for finals in college, the next I’m married for fifteen-and-a-half years and wondering how to get sober and have a stable family like Trent Reznor. What happened here? And how did Trent Reznor get a fantastic career and a caring…