Category Archives: Careers

Aristotle, mentoring and the friends we choose

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Jay Morris

A few weekends ago, I was searching for something to read and found a slim volume by Peter Taylor that had been gathering dust on my shelf. Taylor was the gifted short-story writer and novelist who won a Pulitzer Prize … Continue reading →

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One man’s austerity is another man’s opportunity

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Jay Morris

This past week, I had the privilege of guest-blogging on the Fletcher Prince blog, an excellent, long-running blog authored by D.C. public relations expert Mary Fletcher Jones. Below is my post in its entirety. If you have an interest in PR, … Continue reading →

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Why is delegating so hard? Let me count the ways

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Jay Morris

I am not the best at delegating. And judging by the volume of “how-to” articles on this subject in journals like HBR, I’m not alone. Many executives and leaders fall down when it comes to delegating—and ultimately it can harm … Continue reading →

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‘What is it you do again?’ or how to explain the indie life

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Jay Morris

It’s surprising how you can be working in the same profession, doing the same kinds of things you’ve always done, but if you’re not attached to a company you become an enigma in the minds of many. Organizations help define … Continue reading →

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‘I’ve got a name’ or personal branding 101

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Jay Morris

Why does Jim Croce’s “I’ve Got a Name” come to mind whenever I hear the words “personal branding”? Maybe it’s because I’ve always liked that song, and branding shouldn’t be any more complicated than Croce’s advice to be who you … Continue reading →

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Story time isn’t just for bedtime

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Jay Morris

“Hey, kids, who wants to hear a story?” As a child, those words were music to my ears and still are today. After all, who doesn’t like to hear a good story? Storytelling is the way we communicate on the … Continue reading →

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The captain is on the bridge

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Jay Morris

My son gave me a copy of “Around the Year with Emmet Fox: A Book of Daily Readings” for Christmas last year. I don’t always remember to read each day’s meditation, so I often find myself catching up. The one … Continue reading →

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Judging the value of a college degree

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Jay Morris

“What’s worse than a bachelor’s degree in English?” “A master’s degree in English.” Budda boom. Recently, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance ranked “the worst majors for your career.” Kiplinger looked at the likelihood of graduates finding employment in their field and came … Continue reading →

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In life, it’s always good to ‘test-drive’ major changes

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Jay Morris

The USA Today Money section recently ran a story advising Baby Boomers to “test-drive” retirement while they are still working. That’s good advice, I thought, and I’m living it. When I left full-time employment a year ago to start my … Continue reading →

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