Underway!
Congratulations to Joshua Palinkas who has left for his second summer cruise. Joshua is beginning his senior year as a NROTC student at Texas A&M. Joshua will have a 6 year obligation to serve in the Navy after graduation.
“Systems in Use”
My son is a junior at Texas A&M University. He is attending the University with a Navy ROTC scholarship. For one of his Naval Science classes they discussed, ironically, electronic warfare. I am happy to see that the AN/SLQ-32 or “Slick 32” is still being used in the fleet as well as discussed in class. […]
Another Year
Another year has passed, and I am reminded what a great team I am on. Thank you very much for the birthday wishes. I am grateful to share my workday with such a great group of colleagues.
How to Help Superstar Employees Fulfill Their Potential
What do high-potential employees describe as their core challenges? And what areas of development must they address as they climb the corporate ladder? To better understand these challenges, we examined more than 3,000 applications and sponsor statements for those who were admitted to Harvard Business School’s flagship High Potentials Leadership Program (HPLP) from 2003 through […]
CCC Brazil
Three members of the Americas team were recently invited to a tour of the transformer facility at Hitachi Energy.
How to Make a Career Pivot – Without Taking a Pay Cut
Many professionals dream about shifting into a new role or perhaps an entirely new career. Of course, making the case for yourself in a new industry may be challenging, especially if you lack directly relevant experience. But even beyond the obstacle of convincing others to give you a shot, there’s often a larger conundrum: how to pay […]
How to Coach
Evolution has made humans helpful. We have evolved as a species to be “prosocial,” behaving in ways that are positive, helpful, and intended to promote social acceptance, connection, and friendship. Asking for, offering, and receiving help have aided our long-term survival. That being said, there is a difference between being inclined to help someone and knowing what […]
5 Year Milestone
A surprise package from UPS today. It has been an intense five years. I contribute my success and longevity to the Customer Connect team as well as all of those who have supported the organization since its humble beginnings in 2018. My continuing thanks to all of my colleagues.
US Grading Systems
Brief history of different grading systems In 1785, students at Yale were ranked based on “optimi” being the highest rank, followed by second optimi, inferiore (lower), and pejores (worse). At William and Mary, students were ranked as either No. 1, or No. 2, where No. 1 represented students that were first in their class, while […]
The New Dress Code
I remember my first keynote speech for a major Fortune 50 financial institution. I wanted to make a powerful first impression, so I went to Nordstrom and spent 10% of my speaking fee on Jimmy Choo shoes that would “demonstrate my business success.” I’ve since worn those black stilettos on stages around the world. And […]