As it says, I am a Professor at the Ancell School of Business, Western Connecticut State University, with responsibility for the entrepreneurship/small business management option in the Management Major. I also have several graduate degrees, therefore am academically qualified. I am a published author, attend academic conferences and engage in other professional development activities. I am therefore in compliance with the expectations of my chosen career, but that’s not all…
I am also a contributor to my local and regional ecosystems, volunteering for boards and committees, and, for many years, have helped both manufacturing and service industry businesses deal with management and organizational development issues. Just like all human systems, organizations have dysfunctionalities that may need a facilitated intervention. Either I can help, or I know someone else who can…
Foundational to all of the above, I believe in art and craftsmanship, and making a difference. I believe in adding value to every interaction, in being authentic, and in remembering to find moments of joy, in some way, in every day. And in staying wonderful, which, as a dear friend once explained to me, means being full of wonder, a state of being I hope to never lose…
And I believe in passion, networking, and being willing to fail, for that’s how you learn. My advice? Always be open to opportunities. NEVER stop looking for things you can make better! I tell my students to always remember everyone is different and everything changes, so, again, be open to opportunities, yet know who you are, for self-awareness is key to sustaining a life.
And it really helps to stay positive. Winston Churchill said “a pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.” Be an optimist – the glass is always half full! So go forth, keep learning, and become the best “you” you can be. And let me know how it goes…We're all in this together...