Although the first day of summer is not until June 21st I think it is safe to say it is officially summertime in Boston. After a particularly rainy spring, with April logging 21 days of rain, the most in any month since record-keeping began in 1872 everyone seems to be soaking in each sunny day. […]
Time, Talent, and Treasure: How We Can All Make a Difference
In addition, to turkey, family, friends and football, Thanksgiving is a time to pause for a moment, to give thanks and reflect on the things for which we are grateful. This year I adding the Career Collaborative family to my list. I have long wanted to become more actively involved with a local mission-driven non-profit […]
My Summer Reading List 2018
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy – George Gershwin Summer reading is definitely one of the joys of the season. Somehow it just feels right to settle into books that are a bit lighter and fun. Something to enjoy and transport you far away as you relax at the beach, pool, lake, cottage, country, mountains, […]
Searching for your First Job, Consider Recruiting
It’s college graduation season and recent graduates are interviewing or at a minimum thinking about their first post-college job. I think this is a good opportunity for me to share my thoughts on why recruiting is a terrific option and something you may want to consider whether you are a recent graduate or a more […]
Memorial Day – Remembering William Edward Griffin
Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the many service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives for their country. My Uncle, Billy, was one of these extraordinary heroes, just 19 years old when he was killed during World War II in Iwo Jima. Handsome, charming, creative and well-liked […]
Fiction Reads: Spring 2018 Edition
A long weekend is the perfect time to relax, recharge, and spend time with family and friends. If you are looking for a good book to read I’m highlighting 5 novels that you may want to put on your list if you haven’t already. For those of you more inclined to pick up a non […]
Business Reads: Spring 2018
Selecting the right book at the exact time it will most resonate with you is more of a science than an art. I’m often asked for recommendations of books and enjoy sharing my thoughts on what I think someone may enjoy or learn from. In that spirit I’ve written a brief synopsis of 4 books […]
Balancing the Human Element with Artificial Intelligence
Recently I shared my thoughts with Staffing Industry Analyst’s The Staffing Stream on the importance of human contact during a time when AI and technology are continuing to change how we interact with others at a rapid pace. I think there is room for embracing both! Check out the entire piece here.
Italia Travels
I recently visited dear friends in Italy who are living in Alberobello for six months. It was a wonderful trip filled with delicious food, gorgeous scenery and plenty of laughter. My friends, Andrea and Hugo, are blogging about their life in Italy and I was thrilled to write a guest post about the time I […]
Welcome!
As I begin this new adventure of blogging I thought it would be fitting to start with a quote and something related to books (hence the picture) For several years I have kept a list of favorite quotes which I regularly add to. I turn to the list when I need some extra inspiration and […]
