“Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.” ~Goethe
Posts Categorized: Quotes
My Best Man Toast to My Little Brother and His Bride
Here is the toast I gave at my brother’s wedding on Saturday, Aug 3, 2013: My dear brother, Thank you for this huge honor, naming me your best man and giving me a chance to share my thoughts and feelings. I have a few words for you, a few words for Rebecca, and a few… Read more »
The Love That Let Us Share Our Name
“Always remember, there was nothing worth sharing like the love that let us share our name.” Those lyrics are from one of my favorite Avett Brothers’ songs, “Murder in the City”. Providing instructions to loved ones in the event of your untimely death is something most people my age (38) don’t have to seriously contemplate…. Read more »
Happy Days
Abi’s already beyond me. Six years old, not yet done with kindergarten, and already I can’t keep up. Example: A: “Harper, tomorrow is Monday.” Me (overhearing): “Actually guys, tomorrow is Sunday!” A: “No, dada, it is opposite days because today is Happierday instead of Sadderday. That makes tomorrow Monday instead of Sunday, cause ‘mon’ in… Read more »
CEO Breakfast – How to Build a Global Brand and a Great Company Culture
Last week Sheila (Care.com’s founding CEO) invited me to join her for a private “CEO breakfast” event hosted by Northeastern University at the Four Seasons hotel in Boston. It was attended by entrepreneurs and top executives from various industries. She shared her personal story and related it to the topic at hand: how to build… Read more »