Training

Spent 6 years teaching at the college level in software development and other technology related classes. Started teaching VB 5 and continued through VB.Net 2.0. I also taugh Java, Database, and Business Systems Analysis.

In the course of those years, I even had the privelege to see some students go on to productive careers. I hired one of my own students and have been impressed to see him go on his way. It is that investment in buidling people, and watching that growth that can be so rewarding.

Applying that, the business professional has a clear responsibility to mentor and encourage peers and direct reports.