try to have a breakfast or lunch every day with a reporter, a non-profit leader, a new business prospect or lawyer/banker referral source. This process keeps me sharp and current.
Family— I leave work early to see my kid play tennis or basketball because it matters to me (and maybe some days to her). When I informed my wife of the Glassdoor recognition this morning, she said pithily, “Congratulations. Just don’t let it go to your head.” With that she rolled over and went back to sleep. I know my place in the family—respect but not deference.
Give Back—I love the time that I spend on non-profit activities, from the Gettysburg National Battlefield Foundation to the Children’s Aid Society. I recently drove a dozen teens from the Children’s Aid Society to a hoops tournament in Hershey, PA (where I even learned the meaning of the word, “shorty,” which is modern parlance for a girlfriend).
Know When to Say When—I work 10-11 hours a day. I turn off my Blackberry at 9 pm. I read books. I work out five or six days a week. On weekends, I trundle around my home in Long Island, carrying large bags of mulch for my gardener wife. Workaholic is not in my DNA.
Reinvention—From blogging to classical music to yoga to moving our office downtown to Soho (who knew there was a NYC south of 16nd street); change is refreshing.
tay humble. I take the subway around New York City (faster and cheaper). I drive a Ford Taurus Station Wagon. I buy my shoes and shirts on sale after Christmas.
So there you have it. Thanks again for the honor. I intend to prove my colleagues right every day.
Give Back—I love the time that I spend on non-profit activities, from the Gettysburg National Battlefield Foundation to the Children’s Aid Society. I recently drove a dozen teens from the Children’s Aid Society to a hoops tournament in Hershey, PA (where I even learned the meaning of the word, “shorty,” which is modern parlance for a girlfriend).
0 comments Blogger 0 Facebook