I’ve Changed My Mind About Millennials | Weekly Report for May 26, 2023
When I was in my 20s, they called my generation “lazy,” “apathetic,” and “couch potatoes.” You see, the typical 90s Gen Xer was not the strong, smart, happy-go-lucky, independent generation you see…
We Sought Inspiration and We Found It | Weekly Report for May 19, 2023
“Are we there yet?” I laughed as I spoke these words to my trusty co-pilot and carpool buddy Kent Brockwell, as we pulled onto a narrow country road in the middle…
Commencement Advice: Wear Sunscreen | Weekly Report for May 12, 2023
The commencement speaker at Virginia Tech’s graduation this morning was Jean Case, Chairman of National Geographic Society and CEO of the Case Foundation. It was a nice speech delivered by “a digital pioneer.” Case started her…
Bon Voyage | Weekly Report for May 5, 2023
Ah, Cinco de Mayo is upon us. The 5th of May. Today is a drinking holiday that started as a small local celebration in Puebla, Mexico, but became an international phenomenon in the…
Getting Out of the Weeds and into the Work | Weekly Report for April 28, 2023
Greetings from the Star City. This week’s edition of the Weekly Report comes to you from the beautifully decorated Hotel Roanoke, where I’ve spent the last few days “working on the business, and not…