Why Would A Company Want A Resident Professor?

Peering through round copper-rimmed glasses, levitating just on the tip of ones’ nose, you can see excitement flash in their eyes beneath a curtain of wiry eyebrows. That may be the first visual that comes to mind when you hear the word “professor”. But I don’t mean that kind of professor. I’m referring to a…

Founding Fathers: Management Theory

Management theory can be summarized to: how people manage employees in an organization. This field of study was first pioneered by “professors of practice”: Frederick Winslow Taylor, Henry Ford. Frederick was an American mechanical engineer, widely known for his methods to improve industrial efficiency. Henry was an American industrialist, founder of the Ford Motor Company,…

Never Too Late

Becoming the person you want to be is not a decision reserved for the new year, new month, or new season. At any point you can take steps, maybe literal ones, towards crafting the life and character you want. It’s never too late. Photo by Lander Lezcano on Unsplash.

The Power Of With

Are you with me? That’s a question we’ve all asked, to a friend, sibling, or parent. It’s astounding to consider the valiant measures soldiers take, defending their homes, freedom, or propelling a cause, where their willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice is fueled by how the above question is answered. They know their fellow man…

Guiding Towards Character

At the end of the day, if what you do is different then what you say, you’re a house divided against itself. Think of moments where you find yourself saying “this shouldn’t bother me, but it does.” Age is just a number, yet I treat you differently because of it. Guide towards consistency, cohesion, character….