Archive for February 2024
Be prepared
For 100+ years, the Boy Scouts have preached as their motto: Be prepared. I’m learning to heed this advice more as I head out on adventures. Traveling in the winter can create all sorts of problems. Whether it’s the snow in Pittsburgh, the rain in Florida, or even the NFC Championships in San Francisco, my…
Read MoreAdvice from Mark Murcko — Building great teams and companies
It was incredible to have the renowned scientist Mark Murcko attend the BioBreakfast meeting in Pittsburgh this week. He’s so down to earth and generous with his time! For me, the highlight of his talk was when he described the essentials for building a great company: As a recruiter, I was especially excited to hear how important…
Read MoreOvercommunication is the Key to Success
Have you ever heard anyone say that they received too much communication in the interview process? I’m guessing not. When you’re waiting to hear back from a job application or waiting to set up an onsite interview or anticipating a job offer, have you ever received too much communication? Probably not. I’m not sure it’s possible to over…
Read More