Most of us want the same things at work: to do meaningful work, be treated with respect, and know our contributions matter. That is why new technology can bring up complicated feelings. AI may save time and open new possibilities. It may also leave people wondering: Will my work still matter? Will a machine make … Read more
Do you remember the first time you felt like an “outsider”? I remember it like it was yesterday. Walking into the fast-paced, often cold corporate world of IT felt like a collision of expectations. I stepped into boardrooms where I had to prove myself again and again. I felt like a line of code trying … Read more
Have you ever stood at the edge of a massive technological shift and felt that cold prickle of uncertainty on the back of your neck? I remember a time, early in my career in IT, when we were rolling out a massive systems migration. It wasn’t just code; it was the lifeblood of the company. … Read more
Have you ever sat in a boardroom, the air thick with tension, watching a progress bar crawl at a snail’s pace while your entire infrastructure hangs in the balance? I have. I remember a specific Tuesday, years ago, when a critical system migration went sideways. The screens turned red, the phones started ringing, and for … Read more
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt the weight of unspoken tension? I remember a time early in my career, working on a massive IT implementation. On paper, we had the best talent in the industry. We had the latest technology, a massive budget, and a project plan that was a work … Read more
Have you ever sat in a crowded auditorium, surrounded by your peers, and felt like the speaker on stage was talking at you rather than to you? I’ve been there. I remember one specific afternoon, sitting in the back row after a grueling morning managing a critical system migration. My eyes were heavy, my mind … Read more
Have you ever walked into a boardroom, ready to present a vision that could change the trajectory of your department, only to realize you are the only one in the room who looks like you? I have. More times than I can count. As someone who fought for a seat at the table in the … Read more
After reflecting on the first sentences of this prayer, I want to share with you its third and final part. These blog series have meant a lot to me because they have allowed me to open up with you in a very personal way. My belief is that when something makes us feel good, we … Read more
In the first part of this blog series called “The Serenity Prayer”, I shared with you how this prayer came into my life at a difficult moment and immediately became special to me. As I always say, things do not happen by chance; everything we experience in life happens for a reason and holds an … Read more
Previously, we talked about how mysterious and unpredictable life can become, that everything has a beginning and an end, and that some events have the power to change us. But we did not talk about the tools that can work as a guide in the moments of greatest sadness and loneliness. I think we can … Read more