Should It Stay or Should It Go

Should It Stay or Should It Go

Darling you got to let me know…  Should I stay or should I go?  If you say that you are mine…  I ‘d be here until the end of time.  So you go to let me know, should I stay or go  – The Clash  I was driving my daughter home from school the other day...
Of Dogs.  Of Miracles.  Of Dogs Named Miracle…

Of Dogs. Of Miracles. Of Dogs Named Miracle…

Nearly 13 years ago to the day, I was somewhat of a lost soul, living as a bachelor in downtown San Francisco.  I was residing alone in a one bedroom apartment in the Marina district in a domicile that both lacked furniture and warmth.   My mother had just been...
OK GRAMPS – Now WTF Am I Supposed To Do With My Life?? (Part 2)

OK GRAMPS – Now WTF Am I Supposed To Do With My Life?? (Part 2)

Part 2: My proven 6-step approach to forging the right career path makes none other than YOU into your own personal mentor with the wisdom of a business tycoon and the investment of a close relative. In my last post I covered the first three steps in my GRAMPS method,...
Hey GRAMPS, Got Any Career Advice For a Young Buck Like Me?

Hey GRAMPS, Got Any Career Advice For a Young Buck Like Me?

Part 1: My proven 6-step approach to forging the right career path makes none other than YOU into your own personal mentor with the wisdom of a business tycoon and the investment of a close relative. Sometimes being an ass-kicker can be a liability – but it doesn’t...
Being Done and Being Okay With It

Being Done and Being Okay With It

Stepping aside is a really hard decision for any leader. Here is how I used the wisdom of Jack Welch, Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos to make my decision. This week I announced that I am retiring from role as Chairman of ServiceSource, a company that I have been associated...