
I was recently asked to be a panelist to help provide insight on the topic of potential careers in project management. One question came up that I needed some additional time to ponder. QUESTION: “If I were to shadow you today vs. ten years ago, what different behaviors would I notice?” I honestly hadn’t given […]
This book “drove” home several key points on motivation that the businesses of the future need to take extremely seriously. Their future relies on it.
Spring break is upon us and you’re headed to the mountains for some epic pow pow. You may not be the only one with this same idea. In fact, there are definitely a boatload of skiers just waiting to get on the slopes. Here’s one thing to ponder while you’re in line for the ski lift. […]

How my organization uses Lean Project Management.
I know it must come as a shock, but I recently managed to draw some parallels between my last mountain biking experience and the adventures of project management. But Michael, how can everything come back to project management for you? I don’t know. I love project management–just go with it! Allow me to walk you […]
Laughter is an instant vacation – – – Milton Berle




As an EPM, you don’t own the finish line. You help others get to theirs. You HELP others determine what their goals are, not yours.
My brother and I LOVED baseball. We grew up in Oklahoma but we could watch Harry Caray on WGN or Bob Horner and the Braves on TBS just about every day of the week. We collected baseball cards. We bought the Beckett magazine that told you the value of a given baseball card. We were […]

Here’s the deal. We live in a culture of EASY. Nobody wants to do anything hard. But, to avoid your fear is to create a self-inflicted roadblock.
How do you know what your project needs if you don’t ask?