Cocoon: Aging Well
I was 24 years old when the movie “Cocoon” debuted in theaters in 1985. It’s a science fiction comedy-drama film that tells the story of a group of elderly people who regain their youth after swimming in a pool containing extraterrestrial cocoons. I recently re-experienced the film with the eyes and ears of a 62-year-old … Read more
Book Excerpt: Tension of Opposites
Here’s an excerpt from my new book (working title, due 2023), A Test for Our Time: Crisis Leadership in the Next Normal. It echoes this week’s theme about finding purpose and moving beyond the pandemic: In his book Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom discusses the importance of learning to deal with opposing concepts and scenarios. He describes it … Read more
COVID Has Changed Us
It’s been over two and a half years since the pandemic started, and we’re all feeling its effects in different ways. For some of us, it’s been a time of reflection and growth, while for others it’s been a time of anxiety and depression. But one thing that we can all agree on is that … Read more
My Entrepreneur’s Journey: Uncommon, Unlikely & Unprecedented
As a Lehigh University alum, I was recently recognized with a Distinguished Alumni Award as Outstanding Entrepreneur. It was an honor to accept this award on behalf of the organizations and many people that I’ve worked with during my life’s journey as an entrepreneur. My connection and experience with Lehigh have been uncommon, unlikely, and … Read more
Honored to receive this award from Lehigh University!
On Friday 14th October 2022 I attending Lehigh University’s University’s 144th Founder’s Day celebration of Asa Packer. I humbly accepted the Distinguished Alumni Award as Outstanding Entrepreneur. It was a honor to elevate the accomplishments of my former OraSure Technologies colleagues, as well as acknowledge and credit those that made me a better person to serve a … Read more
Book Excerpt: Leaders should respect people who treat them as equals
Here’s an excerpt from my new book (working title), A Test for Our Time: Crisis Leadership in the Next Normal. It echoes this week’s theme about True North leadership: Leaders should respect people who treat them as equals and rely on relationships for their source of power, rather than hierarchy. According to research, companies and managers … Read more
Align on Mission
In his 2022 update to his seminal book on leadership, In Discover Your True North, Bill George, acclaimed former Medtronic Chairman & CEO, profiled behaviors for leaders to enable compassion, empowerment, accountability, and engagement. Here’s a bonus excerpt from my new book (working title), “A Test for Our Time: Crisis Leadership in the Next Normal.” It echoes this week’s … Read more
Find Your True North
In his book, True North, Bill George provides a framework for people to find their unique path to leadership. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself to be an effective leader. George also discusses the need for leaders to have a clear sense of purpose and to be able to articulate it … Read more