I had a wish. There was something I wanted to do, very much. It was something I had never done before, at least not in as big a way as I imagined it in my mind. I wanted to lead the National Anthem in front of a crowd. Like most US citizens, I have sung … Read more
Hello. My name is Mickey, and I am a procrastinator. As I write this, I am already late for my self-imposed deadline to finish this article. This is me, sharing with you, one of my (many) faults. I did all the right things to prepare myself to meet my deadline. I carved out time on … Read more
When I was first promoted to the role of President and CEO, I became very familiar with the phrase “It’s lonely at the top.” Anyone who has made the move from the role of a worker on the team, to be the one in charge of the team, knows it can be a challenging transition. … Read more
At some point in my career I became “the go-to gal”. I was the one who held the knowledge of “how things work here”. I grew to love this unofficial role. My fellow co-workers sought me out for my help and knowledge. Executives in other departments deferred to me to figure out a viable solution … Read more
