Rose-Hulman’s Office of Outreach held an event on September 1, 2009 in Indy. The event featured one of RHIT’s most famous alums: Marshall Goldsmith. Very motivating, yet simple advice! Thank you!

I jotted a couple of thoughts during the speech:

• Help more; judge less
• Values aren’t what we say but what we do

Another coaching tip Marshall offered: Imagine that you are 95 years old and about to take your last breath. If you had a chance to go back in time to this very moment and offer one piece of advice to yourself, what would it be?

After leaving the event, I had a couple hour road trip. Plenty of time to reflect. One thing I thought about was thanking all those people and companies who have provided opportunities to me. Here is a short list:

• Rose-Hulman – Is there a better engineering school?
• Cook Medical – I had so many opportunities and responsibilty as an engineer fresh out of school. My experience at Cook established my professional foundation.
• Theron, Inc. – I learned the good and bad of running a business. I’m forever grateful.
• SonarMed – A medical device start-up willing to give me my first gig as Creo Quality.
• Anson Group – Always there when I need them. I hope I help build their brand and integrity just a little bit.
• FlowCo – Another med device start-up willing to trust my experience.
• Suros (now Hologic) – Former colleagues from Cook willing to have Creo Quality help them multiple times.
• Priio – Allowed Creo Quality to help refine their business using strategy.
• Medical Polymers – Had faith in Creo Quality’s ability to help them improve efficiency.
• Tomato Fish Marketing – Willing to bend over backwards to help Creo Quality grow. Great marketing partner!
• INpact – I’m humbled by what this group has become. The credit belongs to the members.
• My wife – There is no bigger chearleader for me and Creo Quality!
• My kids – Have accepted that sometimes daddy works on the weekend. I plan to limit this and give them my full attention from now on. We all need this.
• Boundless Design – Helps ensure the Creo Quality brand is as strong as possible. Plus, she is my sister and endured a great deal from me growing up. Sorry!
• My parents – Thank you for establishing ethics, morals, and principles. I hope I can do half as good with my kids.