I’m honored for the shout out. Glad to have sparked a memory.
Also…love your reflections on seeing products you “touched” on shelves and helping guide people on their journeys. You certainly have influenced my own. I wouldn’t be writing on Substack with your inspirational spark.
Last, I’m very curious where work in Internet Thing will go in the future, right?
This is a beautifully reflective piece on legacy, impact, and meaning. It’s fascinating how the things we often take pride in whether physical like a bridge or intangible like mentorship become our real career trophies.
That line about Steve Jobs having the Mac team sign the inside of the computer is the kind of leadership that makes work feel personal, even decades later.
Lovely read. I also value the "people work" i did. The brand design management was very rewarding until I reached a point I realized if I was a good leader I needed to nurtute, mentor and grow my replacements. I was fortunate that the agancy valued that work just like I did.
I’m honored for the shout out. Glad to have sparked a memory.
Also…love your reflections on seeing products you “touched” on shelves and helping guide people on their journeys. You certainly have influenced my own. I wouldn’t be writing on Substack with your inspirational spark.
Last, I’m very curious where work in Internet Thing will go in the future, right?
Let's keep inspiring each other here!
“It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future.”
― Yogi Berra
Love a good Yogi quote!
This is a beautifully reflective piece on legacy, impact, and meaning. It’s fascinating how the things we often take pride in whether physical like a bridge or intangible like mentorship become our real career trophies.
That line about Steve Jobs having the Mac team sign the inside of the computer is the kind of leadership that makes work feel personal, even decades later.
Thank you! I almost want to launch another physical product just to steal that idea from Jobs!
Lovely read. I also value the "people work" i did. The brand design management was very rewarding until I reached a point I realized if I was a good leader I needed to nurtute, mentor and grow my replacements. I was fortunate that the agancy valued that work just like I did.
Such a key point and shift in mentality. We don't talk about this shift enough in business and leadership!