It was a crisp spring day with a perfect temperature for being outside to do outside things. The leaves called my name, and my neighbor lent me his super beast mode blower. I probably should have one of these but sure is nice to borrow one and give it back. After hours of blowing leaves […]
Interesting is not Interest
Hello fellow traveler! This week I took about 15 phone calls from people that I didn’t know. What were the topics? I took all the calls and had some good conversations. What I find interesting is that many people will still use e-mail campaigns to reach out to people or cold calls on LinkedIn. Most […]
America Forgot ~ &
On Easter 2026, the Howie reflects on the critical loss of institutional knowledge and the dangers of underestimating human contribution in organizations and the military. They argue against the belief that technology, including AI, can replace human skills and knowledge, emphasizing the risks associated with knowledge drain and neglect of critical learning.
45 Seconds &
The video starts, you see the face, you hear the music and you determine if you are going to stay or swipe. It’s a baboon licking a pole, he froze his tongue and now he’s stuck. He’s squirming and screaming, and how funny it is until the caretaker comes and releases him. Time is up, […]
Grabbing Women is What We Do &
I have an ongoing conversation with a friend for well over 15 years about men with respect to women. This conversation is specifically about working closely with women in the workplace. For this post, I’ll address some sensitive topics through my own personal experience and lens. This is an important topic to me and I […]