I’m just a dad, on my way to the airport early on a Sunday morning, once again posting my annual question of why people schedule professional conferences that start on a Sunday.

Normalize senior-level roles that don't require people management. It sucks that most of us are forced to become people managers if we ever want to make a lot of money. We need more high-level individual contributor roles. Grown adults who want to roll up their sleeves AND get paid like upper management. And for founders/CEOs, isn't this what you want more of? Competent adults who can do their jobs extremely well with little to no oversight. Nobody wants to monitor Asana to make sure the person they hired is actually doing their job. If you think this could be right for your org... Guidelines for hiring a high-level IC: 1. Pay them well. Sure, you can argue they shouldn’t get paid as much as the c-level executive who oversees a whole department. But the high-level IC is much more experienced and competent than a manager-level worker. 2. Be clear it's not a people management role. This will turn off some people, which is great. More time saved for both of you. In a conventional corporate environment, you’d bury this aspect of the role. But you don't have time for those silly trappings. Put "individual contributor" front and center, and the right types of people will apply. 3. Let them define accountability. Remember: this is a grown adult you’re hiring. Making them join a daily standup or updating a spreadsheet is waste of their time and yours. (You don't actually want to look at those daily updates, do you?) A common understanding for what accountability looks like is key. So have them define it, and only agree to it if you're truly on board. Be open-minded. Accountability might not just be outcomes (like increased revenue or more customers). It might be output (like number of projects completed or programs launched). It might be a mix of both. A great high-level IC might be paid like a VP. But for that value, you may very well get the power of several directors. And that might be exactly what you need.

Welp, now that I’ve made 6 breakfasts, gotten two kids dressed, three kids to school, emptied the dishwasher, folded and put away the last of the six loads of laundry from yesterday, and vacuumed the kitchen, I guess I can start my day!

Highlights with nothing more than crowd noise are my favorite thing right now.

Are you attending #HeWeb23 this week? Don't miss @AlexAhlstrom and Emma Miller presenting, "Don't Just Crunch Numbers, Set Them Free: A Guide to Data Empowerment," tomorrow at 2:45pm. We'll see you there! cc: @HighEdWeb

It is when balance feels least attainable that it is most important. Fight for what fuels you.

Shocked and saddened to hear about JoAnne’s sudden passing. She was an absolute beacon for Temple University, yes. But more importantly, she was a genuine, intelligent, and kind human. A loss for Temple. A loss for everyone who knew her.

Thank goodness for @jayacunzo who sees me more than just about any member of my immediate family. This resonates so much.

2023 is the year of brand management. But how do you manage an intangible of an intangible? We'll let our Director of Strategy, @CorynnMyers, explain. insights.simpsonscarborough.… #HigherEd #brandtrust

Curated by our Black Employee Resource Group, this playlist helps us expand our musical horizons, embrace the power of music, and commemorate both Juneteenth and Black Music Month. What song do you think deserves an add? 🤔 open.spotify.com/playlist/0m…

In our research we found that women were told they were too young to lead, too old to lead...and middle age wasn't quite right either. As it turns out no age is the right age to be a woman leader. See my latest @HarvardBiz article for solutions. hbr.org/2023/06/women-in-lea…

SimpsonScarborough will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of #Juneteenth. Please join our staff in reflecting on America's history, celebrating the achievements gained by the Black community, and being intentional in working towards racial equality in our spaces.

Almost time…cant wait to announce our new endeavor next week.

Happy belated to all who celebrate.

Closest I’m getting to National donut day today.

I’ve coached 3 games for my son’s U6 soccer team, and tbh, I’m feeling like a real life @TedLasso. ✅ I’m optimistic at all times ✅ I’ve built a healthy culture that promotes friendship ✅ I barely understand the rules Also, my team has lost every game by 5 goals.

I miss old Twitter.

Super excited to present these findings tomorrow. A tremendous team effort to this point, and some wonderful insights to help CMOs create healthier, more successful relationships with their advancement peers. Join us!

We are proud to announce the upcoming release of SimpsonScarborough's 2023 Alumni Philanthropy Study! Join us on May 18 to hear the findings and key takeaways that left us asking, What Gives? Sign up for the webinar today → bit.ly/3LcsVPa

In Hebron, NY, a group of friends searched for a friend’s house. They pulled into the wrong driveway. As they left the driveway, a White man named Kevin Monahan came outside. Fired two shots at the car. Tragically murdered 20-year-old Kaylin Gillis. 1/