by Michael Carlon | Jun 19, 2016 | Parenthood
On Father’s Day, before the teenage years, my kids would wake up early, you know, to show their love for me. At the time I thought the best way they could really accomplish that objective was by sleeping in, but today I’m sitting at my kitchen table, post...
by Michael Carlon | May 7, 2016 | Self Awareness
Last Thursday, we had a speaker come into the office to present some statistics on digital marketing. His leadoff statistic was one published by Microsoft that suggests humans only have an eight second attention span when looking up information online; you have eight...
by Michael Carlon | Apr 16, 2016 | Parenthood, Uncategorized
Fourteen years ago today I found myself waking up in my own bed for the first time in six weeks, “Why don’t you go home and get some sleep?” The Labor and Delivery nurse said to me. “Your kids have a long night ahead of them and your wife will...
by Michael Carlon | Mar 10, 2016 | Self Awareness
I have a question that has been bothering since I woke up this morning. It’s not a question that is easy to answer nor is it a question that has been posed to be by others. It’s a difficult question nonetheless – when did I get old? I don’t feel old mind you; in my...
by Michael Carlon | Mar 5, 2016 | Self Awareness, Traveling Observations, Uncategorized
After nearly 20 years in the research business, my parents still have no idea what I do for a living. I’ve tried to explain it numerous ways; I run focus groups, I’m a marketing consultant, and I help clients make better decisions are three ways I’ve...
