Originally Published 4/6/26. Those of you who have seen me present on stage know that I always find a way to incorporate my horses into the mix. In my mind, the horsemanship lessons are directly parallel to what we as leaders, managers, and teammates encounter daily. My hope is this approach helps the message stick. Today is not a good day as I’m preparing to say goodbye to my biggest…
Originally Published 11/4/25. Wow, it’s been six months since my last update on my continued failure at retirement! Spoiler alert: time doesn’t slow down just because you hit that milestone. I’ll let you decide if I truly qualify as “retired.” As I write this update, exactly one year ago today, I was on a plane to Hawaii with family and my dearest friends to celebrate my retirement. I can still…
Originally Published 4/23/25. I have to say, returning to work again after retirement feels different. Maybe it’s the four-month breather I gave myself, or maybe it’s the simple truth that this time, I’m working because I want to, not because I must. That probably sounds a little harsh, so let me back up. I truly loved my time working at the University of Texas System. It felt safe, meaningful, and…
Originally Published 3/19/25. Yep, that’s me! I retired in September 2024, and less than six months later, I was back at work. Whoops? Like many, I had long imagined stepping away from the daily grind, the stress, the deadlines, and that little voice in my head always asking, Am I doing enough? I was fortunate to have a career I loved; one I had set my sights on early. Leading…
