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Nov 21, 2016

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By Jerry Murray

I am a numbers guy. I don’t know why – it’s just how I think. Numbers measure stuff and help simplify things for me. Sometimes I am fascinated with how broadly numerical metrics can be applied to e...

Mar 4, 2016

Handing Over The Controls

By Jerry Murray

My wife, Kim, and I have been setting Murray family records for hours spent on the road, largely as taxi service to our four kids who are all involved in activities away from home. A few months ago, I...

Jul 20, 2015

Subtle Erosion

By Jerry Murray

I’m sure I enjoy Annapolis, Maryland, more than the average visitor. I grew up just outside Annapolis and hold many positive memories. I’ve grown to admire and enjoy the colonial architecture, town hi...

Dec 19, 2014

Why It’s More Blessed to be Generous than Good Looking

By Jerry Murray

December 19, 2014 Why It’s More Blessed to be Generous than Good Looking by Jerry Murray Almost twenty years ago in Baltimore, Kim and I spent our first Christmas together as a married couple. ...

May 20, 2014

When Vulnerability Turns into Whining

By Jerry Murray

May 20, 2014 When Vulnerability Turns into Whining by Jerry Murray I heard myself repeat the same refrain several times over the past month – My first quarter was the craziest first quarter I’v...

Nov 20, 2013

Because I Can

By Jerry Murray

November 20, 2013 Because I Can by Jerry Murray Over the past few weeks, several international news sources reported various ways the U.S. government has used its intelligence strength to probe ...

May 20, 2013

Define Your Own Success

By Jerry Murray

May 20, 2013 Define Your Own Success by Jerry Murray On the first day of practice, we set the following goals for our little league baseball season: Team and parents will work together to e...

Jan 21, 2013

Recognize the Gifts of your Team Members

By Jerry Murray

January 21, 2013 Recognize the Gifts of your Team Members by Jerry Murray The other day, I attended a local baseball clinic with my 8 year old son Jared. Like me, Jared loves baseball. He coul...

Sep 20, 2012

Team Victories are More Fun

By Jerry Murray

September 20, 2012 Team Victories are More Fun by Jerry Murray My friend Dave is probably the best project manager that I’ve ever had the privilege to work with. He’s not just operationally str...