After 35 great years in the pharmaceutical industry in various positions of, 'increasing responsibility', I decided to leave a phenomenal job with a great company to enjoy the fruits of my labor. As the regional leader of several hundred Sales Professionals in the Midwest, I worked with talented, bright people who were absolutely passionate about … Continue reading Why a blog?
Gratitude
I’ve read many books over the years that promise that, by following their advice, you will become a highly effective, engaged, happier, stronger, wiser, connected, motivated, trusting person who is excellent at winning friends and influencing people. You’ve read some of the same ones. They are fine, right? In fact, while reading them you are … Continue reading Gratitude
Drug Stories: Lamictal
An occasional story regarding my perspective on some of the drugs I was associated with in my career. A loud chord sounded across the General Session ballroom and the lights dimmed as the spotlights lit center stage. A lovely young woman in her 20s walked out, looked for her mark on the floor, hit it, … Continue reading Drug Stories: Lamictal
Autonomous Vehicle Operator
Just before last Christmas (2021), I found myself stopped at a traffic light in Fishers, the Indianapolis suburb where I live. I glanced up at the rearview mirror to find the odd vehicle you see above looming. At first, I thought it might be a mapping car from Google, with sensors and cameras mounted all … Continue reading Autonomous Vehicle Operator
Of Ghost Kitchens, Wheelchairs and Autonomous Vehicles….or A Pandemic Runs Thru it
Hi there! Thanks for checking back in! I’ve been gone from blogging for a while but I thought I’d catch you up on my adventures over the last few years, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic. I applied to work at a local hospital well before the pandemic hit. During the initial interview Karen, head of … Continue reading Of Ghost Kitchens, Wheelchairs and Autonomous Vehicles….or A Pandemic Runs Thru it
Beauty Salon Supply Man
I was on the cusp of becoming a Beauty Salon Supply tycoon. Allow me to explain: Upon graduation from college most of my friends searched for a job in the city; that is, Manhattan, which was all but unaffordable to live in for a graduate in an entry-level position. So, commuting on the Long Island … Continue reading Beauty Salon Supply Man
Drug Stories: Imitrex Injection continued
About a year ago, I wrote a blog on the introduction of Imitrex (sumatriptan) Injection, a drug indicated for the treatment of migraine headaches. At the end of that blog I wrote: I loved selling Imitrex Injection, my District was exceptional at it, and I said as much on my license plate. By the end … Continue reading Drug Stories: Imitrex Injection continued
Let me be Frank... 