IT Organization Circa 2017

Susan Scrupski commented on my post yesterday that I needed to link more in my posts.  Funnily enough, just as I was getting ready to leave for the airport this morning, I got a call from an excited friend who picked up a USA Today to find my photo on Page 2 of the Lifestyle section.  This was taken at a recent Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy Camp in Las Vegas.

I am reminded of the first time I went to a Rock camp and my band won the Battle of the Bands.  I woke up the following morning to find myself on Good Morning America!  I got calls and emails from a bunch of very surprised friends and colleagues (I used to keep my musical antics pretty much secret back then!)  This picked up again a few months later when The Learning Channel aired a 2-hour documentary about the camp, repeated a few times since then.  Again, a bunch of bemused clients and colleagues were surprised to find that a somewhat serious and sedate British gent had this rockin’ side!

I’m never quite sure if I need to keep this side secret, celebrate it, or defend it – so I try to balance all these positions.  So, here I am celebrating my secret life.  In my defence, I’ve learned a great deal about rapid forming, storming, norming and performing – rock bands are a team activity!  I’ve also learned about work-life balance, and how investing energy into a hobby can refresh the mind and spirit in unimaginable ways!  I’ve also discovered a suprisingly large social network of amateur musicians in BSG Alliance, and among my clients.