Sponsors play a critical role in our careers but they are often confused with the role of a mentor (aka coach or counselor) and manager (aka supervisor or boss). But how are these roles different? Your manager provides oversight on the work you do. You have a reporting relationship to him or her and [Read More]
This week is a bittersweet week for me. My friend, mentor and colleague – Brian Kelly – left EY to assume the role of Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Rackspace in San Antonio, Texas. I am thrilled for Brian at the prospect of new opportunities and conquests. Hands-down, I believe there is no one bet [Read More]
On February 28, 2009 incoming MSIS students and their families joined together for luncheon to celebrate their admission into the incoming MSIS class beginning this fall. I was one of the speakers welcoming the incoming and shared some words of wisdom in a speech I coined “Be the Spork.” The spork i [Read More]
