Pioneer

Near the end of my senior year of college, I drove out to this country road to make a phone call. There was a spot on the edge of a cornfield that I always went to for important calls. It had good reception and prevented me from being interrupted by one of my crazy dorm mates. This time, I was making a call to Marv Hardisty because I'd interviewed for a position on his team a couple weeks prior …

This is one of the best, most condescending emails that's ever been written about me. Back in my corporate days (circa 2007), a director sent this to all of information management. Subject: Sorry to have to write this... Importance: High Folks, I'm confident that it's no one in our group - given your maturity and professionalism, but you can help me by spreading the word that …