One of the most popular talks at my recent b-school reunion was one entitled, “How to Live an Extraordinary Life?” Stever Robbins, an alumnus and a CEO advisor, spoke. It was a great talk (a version of it is up top, or click here). For me, the best part was when he talked about some “dastardly myths.” Two in
Author: Jo Tango
Sunday Rambutan and Beef Stew
At the grocery store this morning, I saw the beauties above. They’re rambutan. If you’re from SE Asia, or have travelled through there, you may know about this luscious fruit. Inside is a soft, sweet, and citrusy delicacy that cannot be grown in the U.S. This batch is from Ecuador and comes just once a
Why Long-Term Friendships Matter
It’s reunion time again for me, this time for my business school class. It has been a lot of fun to see so many old friends. The weather is great, the conversations are super-stimulating, and everyone is just so darn nice. Really. For some reason, our class keeps setting reunion attendance records. I’m amazed at
Image vs. Reality in a Job
I think there’s a huge difference between the image of someone/something and the reality of it. I think this is particularly true about jobs. For example, I today took a call from a recent Brown graduate. I had spoken to a class on entrepreneurship, and this individual followed up afterwards. He is about to start medical
The ‘Hammond’ Song
My dear friend Stacy Donohue was in a singing group her senior year of college. It’s a special group, called Whim ‘n Rhythm, for which a select group of senior women are chosen each year. They sing a great deal and tour around the world. For me, I find a cappella music very moving. At
‘Reunion Withdrawal’
I am transitioning back to Real Life after a college reunion. And, I’m fighting a case of The Blues. Let me explain. The reunion was awesome. The pics and comments posted on our class’s private Facebook page really captured the vibe of the event. As an aside, my nametag got a lot of laughs (see below).