More than a living

Sometimes, these things just write themselves. Or I write them, when I’m doing something else. Either way, this little ditty I composed seem worthy of inflicting upon the masses.
I’m going to elaborate a bit on a problem with which I’ve struggled my whole professional life. (I’m sure Toby will be willing to corroborate this.) It […]

Follow me, if you will, through a little scenario.
Let’s say you get a job offer.
This job entails your spending four years attempting to complete a project. You can take longer. You can take less. But four years is the generally accepted amount of time to complete the project.
You’ll be working with a number of other […]

You’ve had your review. Hopefully with feedback from many, likely with input and reflections just from your manager.
No one becomes “valued” doing just their one thing - we are all replaceable when we fail to differentiate against our stereotype or next-best candidate for the job. You can be the most brilliant, wicked smart recruiter (or […]

As more and more of us move from the corporate office to the home office, I find that we’re all battling with a workspace-within-my-personal-space issue.
By working from home, you just increased your accessibility–to both clients and your family–by tenfold. And the fact that you’re sitting at home, banging away on your keyboard in the exact […]

Some people call me “underwhelmed,” but fact of the matter is I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve.
Negative feedback or lack of progress or failure often crushes me. At first.
But then, it becomes the seed of motivation.
Take sixth grade for example.
One day, Ms. Elton took me aside.
“Your handwriting,” she said. “It’s horrible.”
Okay, now […]

You ever wonder when the wagon wheels are going to go spinning off?
I’m home today with a sick child, even as I try to wrap up a few management tasks on a current project and throw myself bodily into “study buddy” mode for an upcoming series of examinations for a professional credential. To ice this […]

Sorry for the lack of posting, as of late. I submit, for your consideration, the following excuses:

Amy is on vacation
Toby is on site with a client
I’m at a tradeshow

Hopefully, we’ll get back to posting a bit more, soon.

Sometimes, you can provide too much detail.
What? Rick? Mr. Over explain everything? Surely you jest.
No, I’m serious. (Re-reading this post, I realize I have committed this sin, yet again.)
Let me give you an example.
If you are around me for any period of time, you’ll hear me utter a common phrase.
“I’m not a designer.”
I realize that […]

Whew. I’m about pooped out. As we try to get the final touches on Kumquat, I’m also kicking off a consulting project for a client in which I’m emotionally invested. Exciting things are afoot, but it feels like there are quite a few plates spinning.
It’s amazing to me how much effort goes into getting something […]