Thank you to AT&T Bell Laboratories in Holmdel, New Jersey, and all the brilliant people there — especially those who believed in me early in my career, like Eric Plummer and Inshall Louis-Jacques.

Thank you for welcoming me at age 16, teaching me the discipline of writing everything down, showing me the rules of engagement, and helping me grow professionally and personally. That foundation made me a stronger, more confident man, a better business leader, and someone who understands the value of structure and opportunity.

Walking those halls with their high ceilings and iconic glass — timeless and unchanged since my first step through the doors in 1985 — reminds me of the lifelong impact of that experience. Thank you for seeing potential in me and opening the door. … Continue readingTHANK YOU AT&T BELL LABS