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  • New Manager. Feeling Unsure.

    New Manager. Feeling Unsure.

    I opened the calendar invite for a call with a prospective client. In the space where I asked to share anything that could help me prepare for the meeting, they simply wrote: “New manager. Feeling unsure.” As I read these words, Coach Josh knew I would show up curious, ask questions to understand why they…

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  • Rethinking Retirement

    Rethinking Retirement

    “You’re going to spend a third of your life working. Make sure you’re doing something you love.” – Harry Dietrich. I’ve learned a lot from my father, and that quote was one of the most impactful pieces of wisdom he shared early and often in my childhood. It shaped my decision to be a software…

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  • An Abundance of Gratitude

    An Abundance of Gratitude

    As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, I’m thankful for the opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of practicing gratitude. With a short week ahead of us, I’ll offer a short post. Gratitude Journals Many studies document the positive benefits of maintaining a gratitude journal. In my own experience, I’ve found a…

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  • Walking About

    Walking About

    It’s been an emotional week for me. I have lived in Virginia for five decades. I’m ready for a change, and I don’t know where I want to put down roots next. So I’ve decided to pull them up and go on a Walkabout. I am officially nomadic. There’s a lot to unpack with that…

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  • Strengthening Strategic

    Strengthening Strategic

    I spent last week at a conference with higher education CIOs. One common theme was the desire to elevate the view of the CIO and Information Technology from operational to strategic. Here are some of the ideas we discussed throughout the week. You Are Strategic My first observation draws on my own experience, and I…

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  • A Historic Week

    A Historic Week

    I will keep today’s post short – I would rather my US readers spend their time getting to the ballot box than reading a lengthy post from me. Regardless of the outcome of tomorrow’s election, it is reasonable to assume half of our country will be upset with the result. This is undoubtedly the most…

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