Below are the interviews that I completed as part of the research for, “Love Your 84,000 Hours at Work.”

  • Joseph Polito
    Vice President, Restaurants, Bars & Events at Pan Pacific Hotels Group
    Singapore
    8/31/2010
  • Judy Williamson
    Director, Napoleon Hill Foundation
    Hammond, IN
    9/27/2009
  • Vic Johnson
    Motivational Speaker and Author
    Melrose, FL
    9/17/2009
  • Vince Scoppa
    Sales, electrical distribution equipment
    New York, NY
    9/13/2009
  • Carlos Hernandez
    Social Media Expert
    San Francisco, CA
    8/12/2009
  • Brian Koval
    Guide to people in career and life transition
    Ann Arbor, MI
    7/10/2008
  • Ursula Burns – quotes
    President, Xerox Corporation
    Rochester, NY
    2/14/2008
  • Courtney Walsh
    Author
    Rhode Island
    1/28/2008
  • James Parker
    Former CEO, Southwest Airlines and Author of, Do the Right Thing
    Dallas, TX
    12/18/2007
  • Steve Miranda
    Chief Human Resource and Human Planning Officer, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
    Alexandria, VA
    12/12/2007
  • Gavin Brownlie
    CEO, Crosby Brownlie, Inc.
    Rochester, NY
    12/10/2007
  • David Neeleman
    Founder and Chairman, JetBlue Airways
    Forest Hills, NY
    12/4/2007
  • Karen Shadders
    VP of People, Wegmans
    Rochester, NY
    11/30/2007
  • Mary Ellen King
    National Staffing Manager, Bank of America
    New York, NY
    11/27/2007
  • Maria Tette
    LTD
    Rochester, NY
    11/20/2007
  • Martin Beckenbach
    Founder and President, Legendary Auto Interiors, Ltd.
    Newark, NY
    11/15/2007
  • Bo Burlingham
    Editor-at-Large, Inc. Magazine and Author, Small Giants
    Berkeley, CA
    11/9/2007
  • Paul Silvis
    Founder, Inventor, Coach – Restek
    Bellefonte, PA
    11/1/2007
  • Don McCandless
    Head Coach and President, Restek
    Bellefonte, PA
    11/1/2007
  • Alex Seltzer
    President and CEO, Manpower
    Altoona, PA
    10/31/2007
  • Joe Mattivi
    Manager Human Resources, Office of the President – Penn State University
    State College, PA
    10/31/2007
  • Todd Hershbine
    Human Resources and Administrative Services Executive, Minitab
    State College, PA
    10/31/2007
  • Mary Kay Grim
    Senior VP, Human Resources, Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
    Allentown, PA
    10/29/2007
  • Rich Milgram
    CEO, Beyond.com, Inc.
    Philadelphia, PA
    10/29/2007
  • Kenny ‘The Monk’ Moore
    Corporate Ombudsman and VP of Human Resources, KeySpan Energy
    Brooklyn, NY
    10/26/2007
  • Sherrill Curtis
    Human Resources Consultant
    Montclair, NJ
    10/25/2007
  • Robert Rosenfeld
    Innovation Expert, Author, and Founder of Idea Connection Systems
    Rochester, NY
    10/24/2007
  • Luis Martinez
    Corporate Talent Acquisition, Xerox
    Webster, NY
    10/15/2007
  • Dr. Carol Snelson
    Director, Center for Developmental Skills, UALR
    Little Rock, AR
    6/21/2007
  • Richard Hadden
    Co-Author, Contented Cows series, Speaker, Consultant
    Jacksonville, FL
    6/12/2007
  • Fred Beer
    President, Potential Point
    Rochester, NY
    6/6/2007
  • Bill Catlette
    Co-Author, Contented Cows series, Speaker, Consultant
    Collierville, TN
    5/21/2007
  • Bill Simpson
    Human Resources Director, Nixon Peabody
    Rochester, NY
    4/26/2007
  • Michael Olin Hitt, PhD
    Channeler, Author, English Professor
    Canton, OH
    4/23/2007
  • Dr. Edward Deci
    Human Motivation Expert, Professor of Psychology and Gowen Professor in the Social Sciences, University of Rochester
    Rochester, NY
    4/5/2007
  • David Mammano
    Founder/Publisher, nextSTEP Magazine
    Victor, NY
    3/23/2007
  • Glen Palmer
    VP of HR & Leadership Development, Knight Transportation
    Phoenix, AZ
    3/5/2007
  • Gary Glandon
    Chief People Officer, Insight
    Tempe, AZ
    3/5/2007
  • Manny Contomanolis
    Associate Vice President and Director, Cooperative Education and Career Services – Rochester Institute of Technology
    Rochester, NY
    1/4/2007
  • Betsy McDermott
    Career Services Director, St. John Fisher College
    Rochester, NY
    1/3/2007
  • Will Kuchta
    VP of Organizational Development, Paychex
    Rochester, NY
    11/21/2006
  • Bernie Sikon
    President, Transfer Express, Inc.
    Mentor, OH
    10/5/2006
  • Carol Dombrose
    Director, Angel House: Center for Art and Creative Life Change
    Strongsville, OH
    9/7/2006
  • Matt Cohen
    Brew Master/Dude of Dichotomy and Devilry, Magic Hat Brewing Company
    Burlington, VT
    6/28/2006
  • Inmates
    Elmira Correction Facility
    Elmira, NY
    5/20/2006
  • Ted Benna
    Father of the 401k
    Williamsport, PA
    2/13/2006
  • Leonard Kirschner
    Colonel, USAF (Ret.), Director, AHCCCS (Ret.), VP, EDS (Ret.)
    Goodyear, AZ
    1/4/2006
  • Kevin Lotti
    Bread for the Journey.org
    Atlanta, GA
    12/8/2005
  • Bernard Kearse
    Lawyer, Children’s Writer and Educator
    Atlanta, GA
    10/4/2005
  • Dr. Daniel Marion
    Tree Pathologist
    Canandaigua, NY
    9/22/2005
  • Retired President, CEO
    Dental Instruments Manufacturer
    Rochester, NY
    9/19/2005
  • Greg Colosi
    Writer & Entrepreneur
    Pittsford, NY
    9/14/2005
  • Mary Wadhams
    Director of Career Services, St. John Fisher College
    Rochester, NY
    8/30/2005
  • Yvonne Conte
    Motivational Speaker, Humorist
    Syracuse, NY
    8/22/2005
  • Roger Bachman
    Managing Director, Summerwind Yacht Charters
    Open Water and Rochester, NY
    8/19/2005
  • Andrew Stankevich
    Executive Director, Friends Helping Friends
    Rochester, NY
    8/17/2005
  • Chris Bower
    Film MakerAsheville, NC
    6/9/2005
  • Brooke Priddy
    Custom Dress Maker, Owner of Ship to Shore
    Asheville, NC
    6/8/2005
  • John Henderson
    President, COO – High Falls Brewing Company
    Rochester, NY
    5/23/2005
  • Joe Cahn
    Commissioner of Tailgating, www.tailgating.com
    Seattle, WA
    4/12/2005
  • Jack Kashinsky
    Quantum Thought
    Rochester, NY
    4/12/2005
  • Stacey Miller
    Mitrologist (Hat and Headdress Expert)
    www.HatHorizons.com
    Rochester, NY
    3/1/2005
  • Fernan Cepero
    VP Human Resources, YMCA of Greater Rochester
    Rochester, NY
    2/21/2005
  • Phyllis Bryce Ely
    Artist, Owner of www.CurlingArt.com
    Rochester, NY
    2/21/2005
  • Rosemary Haefner
    Vice President of Human Resources and Senior Career Advisor, CareerBuilder
    Chicago, IL
    2/17/2005
  • Brad VanAuken
    Branding Expert. President, BrandForward. Former director of brand management and marketing, Hallmark
    Rochester, NY
    2/15/2005
  • Sue Freeman
    Co-owner, Footprint Press
    Rochester, NY
    12/1/2004
  • Craig Filek CFO
    Small Business Systems
    Rochester, NY
    10/20/2004
  • Pete Campbell
    Life and Shingler
    Martha’s Vineyard, MA
    8/29/2004
  • Bill Harrison
    Life and WorkMA
    8/26/2004
  • RonTraveler/Hostel Owner
    Bar Harbor, ME
    8/21/2004
  • Jim Knittel
    ASIC Electrical Engineer
    Groton, MA
    8/14/2004
  • Brian Jud
    Author/Publisher, Book Marketing Works
    Avon, CT
    8/13/2004
  • Mary Cameron Vangraafeiland
    Senior Publicist, Warner Brothers PicturesNYC
    8/10/2004
  • Steve Toy – To Be Continued
    Managing Director, WL Ross & Co.NYC
    8/10/2004
  • MaleBusiness Director, MagazineBrooklyn, NY8/9/2004
  • Jeanette Voight
    Court ReporterSouth Brunswick, NJ
    8/6/2004
  • Janice Parrott
    Nurse – LPN, OR ScrubSouth Brunswick, NJ
    8/6/2004
  • Dr. Hillary Beberman
    Family Practice, Princeton Healthcare SystemDayton, NJ
    8/5/2004
  • Dr. Mary Cleave
    Astronaut, Deputy Associate Administrator for Earth Sciences Advanced Planning, NASA
    Washington, DC
    7/30/2004
  • Vicki Novak
    Assistant Administrator for Human Resources, NASA
    Washington, DC
    7/30/2004
  • Lieutenant Joe Merritt
    Firefighter/Medic, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue
    Alexandria, VA
    7/29/2004
  • Carl Fischer
    Broker/Owner, All the Best Real Estate
    Purcellville, VA
    7/29/2004
  • Natalie Bongiorno
    Clinical Research Coordinator, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
    Bethesda, MD
    7/28/2004
  • John Jiloty
    Editor-in-Chief, Inside Lacrosse
    Baltimore, MD
    7/27/2004
  • Dale McNally
    Retired Nuclear Engineer, Grandfather
    Harrisburg, PA
    7/23/2004
  • Rick and Lisa Caynor
    Missionaries, City on a Hill: Thailand, ABWE
    Harrisburg, PA —> Bangkok, Thailand7/22/2004
  • Two BrothersNail Salon
    PA
    7/20/2004
  • Bud La Londe, PH.D.
    Professor Emeritus, Department of Marketing and Logistics, Supply Chain Management Reseacrh Group, The Ohio State University
    Columbus, OH7/19/2004
  • Leonard Hess
    President, Key Bank, Rochester District
    Rochester, NY
    7/15/2004
  • Mary Ann GiglioOffice Manager, George Fisher’s Office/KodakRochester, NY7/14/2004
  • Gavin Brownlie
    CEO, Crosby Brownlie, Inc.
    Rochester, NY
    7/9/2004
  • Bob Armocida
    Former high school teacher of mine. Current Principal at Wayne County Middle School
    Rochester, NY
    7/8/2004
  • Mark Hare
    Metro Columnist, Democrat and Chronicle
    Rochester, NY
    7/7/2004
  • Jennifer Sertl
    Executive Coach, TECRochester, NY
    7/2/2004
  • Len and Judy Wiltberger
    Owners, Keuka Spring Vineyards
    Penn Yan, NY
    7/2/2004
  • Jamie Miller
    Placemement Executive, Mindex
    Rochetser, NY
    7/1/2004
  • Alec
    Manager, Las Vegas Strip Club
    Las Vegas, NV
    6/18/2004
  • Geoff Calkins
    Columnist, Commercial Appeal
    Memphis, TN
    6/11/2004
  • Jim Jacobs
    VP Of Sales, Green Mountain Consulting
    Memphis, TN
    6/10/2004
  • Dante Jacuzzi
    Sales, Marketing, Business Owner
    Little Rock, AR
    6/9/2004
  • Brian Vandiver
    Attorney
    Little Rock, AR
    6/8/2004
  • Tom Tull
    Business Owner, Hoity Toity
    Little Rock, AR
    6/4/2004
  • Chuck Anderson, PhD
    Professor, Department of Rhetoric and Writing, UALR – University of Arkansas at Little Rock
    Little Rock, AR
    6/4/2004
  • Betty C. Dickey
    Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Arkansas
    Little Rock, AR
    5/27/2004
  • Len Kline
    CFO, Weiser Security Services
    New Orleans, AL
    5/25/2004
  • Mickey Weiser
    Owner, President, Weiser Security Services
    New Orleans, LA
    5/25/2004
  • Jim Gueydan
    First Vice President, Legg Mason and Retired U.S. Airforce
    Houma, LA
    5/24/2004
  • Grace Monk Gueydan
    Retired Dean, College of Life Sciences and Technology, Nicholls State University
    Houma, LA
    5/24/2004
  • Billy Wardlow
    Minor League Equipment Coordinator, Toronto Blue Jays
    Tampa, FL
    5/21/2004
  • Dennis Wardlow
    Prime Minister, Conch Republic
    Marathon, FL
    5/18/2004
  • Capt. James B. McKinney
    USN (Ret.)Retired Captain, U.S. Navy
    Estero, FL
    5/16/2004
  • Larry McDermott
    Sales
    Palm Beach, FL
    5/12/2004
  • Teresita Wardlow
    High School Director of Guidance/Counseling
    Miami, FL
    5/12/2004
  • Scott Andron
    Newspaper Editor
    Fort Lauderdale, FL
    5/12/2004
  • John Chandler
    Father, Husband, Retiree
    Boynton Beach, FL
    5/11/2004
  • Annie Pellar
    Security Officer
    Miami, FL
    5/10/2004
  • Bob Ford, Ph.D.
    Criminology
    Daytona Beach, FL
    5/3/2004
  • Glenn and Virginia Riffle
    53 Years of Marriage
    Jacksonville, FL
    5/1/2004
  • Steve Schaffer
    Part IISemi-Retired
    Turks and Caicos Islands
    4/29/2004
  • Mark
    GO/Staff, Club MedTurkoise Resort
    Turks and Caicos Islands
    4/28/2004
  • Kevin Harrison
    Painter/Photographer/Graphic Designer/Filmmaker
    Charleston, SC
    4/22/2004
  • John Duckworth
    Artist, Duckworth Creative
    Charleston, SC
    4/19/2004
  • Neil Stevenson
    Architect, Neil Stevenson Architects
    Charleston, SC
    4/19/2004
  • Cathy O’Hara
    Executive Producer, ABC News4
    Charleston, SC
    4/19/2004
  • Becca Dupps-Edwards
    Editor, Indigo Coast Magazine
    Charleston, SC
    4/16/2004
  • Craig Weidegreen
    Director of Recruiting
    Myrtle Bech, SC
    4/16/2004
  • Sylvia Harmon
    Director, Community Kitchen
    Myrtle Beach, SC
    4/16/2004
  • Lee Hartman
    Police Officer
    Raleigh, NC
    4/14/2004
  • Charlie Hinton
    Attorney, Father
    Raleigh, NC
    4/14/2004
  • Bill Riddick
    Owner, Computer Service Partners
    Raleigh, NC4/13/2004
  • Woody Durham
    Radio Announcer, UNC Tar Heels
    Chapel Hill, NC
    4/7/2004
  • John Francis
    Director, Global Business Development
    High Point, NC
    4/6/2004
  • Fred Story
    Composer/Owner, Concentrix Music and Sound Design
    Charlotte, NC
    4/5/2004
  • Jason Pound
    Executive Chef, Aquavina and Latorre’s
    Charlotte, NC
    4/3/2004
  • Brian Babcock
    Owner, Automotive Anything
    Charlotte, NC
    4/1/2004
  • Reg Taylor
    Meteorologist, Fox Charlotte
    Charlotte, NC
    3/31/2004
  • Mark Mathis
    Meteorologist, Fox Charlotte
    Charlotte, NC
    3/31/2004
  • Dr. Paula Newsome
    Optometrist/Owner, Advantage Eye Care
    Charlotte, NC
    3/25/2004
  • Kevin O’ Herron
    Principal, St. Matthew Catholic School
    Charlotte, NC
    3/24/2004
  • David Chadwick
    Senior Pastor, Forest Hill Church
    Charlotte, NC
    3/23/2004
  • Chuck Neely
    President/Owner, Roads Traffic
    Charlotte, NC
    3/22/2004
  • Ryan Faker
    Physical Therapist/Manager of Rehab Services, Anson Community Hospital
    Wadesboro, NC
    3/22/2004
  • Dave Danforth
    Owner, The Corner Pub
    Charlotte, NC
    3/18/2004
  • Bill Rogers
    Executive Director, SC Press Association
    Columbia, SC
    3/17/2004
  • Dr. Augie Grant
    Professor, University of South Carolina
    Columbia, SC
    3/17/2004
  • Jeff Williams
    Property Manager/Musician, The Arbors
    Charlotte, NC
    3/16/2004
  • Paul Mapes
    Maintenance Manager, The Arbors
    Charlotte, NC
    3/16/2004
  • Tom Allen
    Logistics Manager
    Charlotte, NC
    3/15/2004
  • Steve Schaffer
    Logistics Professional
    Charlotte, NC
    3/13/2004
  • Hank Feniger
    Reitred Business Owner
    Charlotte, NC
    3/12/2004