I’m not proud of it, but it’s true. 1981. Winter break from college. The dean of the business school felt it right to send me a letter. “You have been academically suspended” are the only words I remember. Now mind you, …

He said it, and I had to respond. When my son was contemplating the summer between his junior and senior year at the University of Wisconsin, he confided in me that he was NOT going to search out an internship. …

33 years ago, my father had me in tears. It was long into being mentored how to speak from a stage. I was tired. Doubting myself. Wondering if I had what it takes. That’s when dad held up 4 fingers. “Games are won or lost …