The other night, my boyfriend attended the community homeowner's association meeting. An older gentleman approached him at the end of the meeting and said, "This is the best HOA board I have ever seen. Thank you." During my boyfriend's 18 years of ownership (and my 7 years of residence), the HOA has been nothing short... Continue Reading →
Why The Best Leaders Encourage Disagreements
I recently listened to an interview on the Tim Ferriss podcast with presidential biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin. One particular story caught my attention: when elected to office, President Lincoln filled his cabinet with his political adversaries, namely the men who ran against him in the contentious 1860 election. Though it seemed counter-intuitive, even at that time,... Continue Reading →
4 Lessons Learned In 4 Years Of Management
At the start of October, I will be celebrating four years as a department manager with my current employer. As with any job, the experience has been filled with ups and downs. In that time, people have filed in and out of my office, and countless projects have flowed through my hands. Considering the milestone,... Continue Reading →