
Are you the only pink flamingo in your work group? My friend Pete retired about a month ago from a thirty-five year career as a “wholesaler” in the financial services industry. He enjoyed his work, his colleagues, and most of all the end users of his offering – the financial advisors he served. His vocation offered a great living for he and his family and is now providing a very comfortable retirement life-style. I answered a phone call from him last week with a typical “hello”. My greeting was countered by hearty laughter on his end of the line, followed by,…