by Michael Carlon | May 12, 2019 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs, Uncategorized
Early in her career, Karen Mangia followed a very conventional formula for success—say yes to everything, deliver with excellence, and never let them see you sweat. It worked wonderfully for a while, until it didn’t. At the age of 33, Karen faced an undiagnosed...
by Michael Carlon | Aug 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
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by Michael Carlon | Jul 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
Last night, my brother in law and sister in law treated us to an evening game at Yankee Stadium. I hadn’t been to The Bronx for a game since I was in grammar school (we were raised Mets fans) and it was exciting to see a game in the “new” Yankee...
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 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...
by Michael Carlon | Mar 16, 2014 | Self Awareness, Uncategorized
It would be impossible to summarize the events of the past few weeks by solely relying on words. I could say these past few weeks have been crazy, demanding, draining, or taxing – but those words just wouldn’t do justice to the weeks we have had. I am tempted to...
