My work ethic is one of the strongest and proudest characteristics. Any success, I have or will have will be directly attributable to my work ethic. Worker bee is an apt title for me. Unfortunately, worker bees do not make effective Chief Financial and Operations Officers. In my previous position as a Deputy Executive Director,…

As part of my interview process for my new job as the Chief Financial and Operations Officer for Southfield Public Schools, I completed a first 90 Days Plan. Today is Day 90. For this blog, I’m going to look back on my 90 Day Plan and evaluate where I am. Learning Goals: Schedule introductory meetings…

When the Beastie Boys released Paul’s Boutique in 1989, I did not get it. I was expecting Licensed to Ill Part II. Where were the hard rock samples? The highly anticipated frat boy lyrics were replaced Brady Bunch, Flintstones and NOVA references. I listened to it once and put it away with no inclination to…