Though I've lived this life every day, the significance of the thought finally hit me during my interview with PBS' "Retirement Gamble" producer Martin Smith.
There I was, speaking to an accomplished journalist, with my journalist cap fully on, wondering how someone so experienced could get it so wrong. I generally conduct my interviews via email. It allows the interviewee to really think about the answers, it allows me the luxury of not trying to interpret what the interviewee said and it allows the readers to avoid suffering from my attempt to interpret what the interviewee is saying. This was not the case with Martin Smith. I had to interview him live, on a cell phone, while sitting in my car waiting for a client meeting.
Aye, that was the rub!
Complete your profile to continue reading and get FREE access to BenefitsPRO, part of your ALM digital membership.
Your access to unlimited BenefitsPRO content isn’t changing.
Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:
- Critical BenefitsPRO information including cutting edge post-reform success strategies, access to educational webcasts and videos, resources from industry leaders, and informative Newsletters.
- Exclusive discounts on ALM, BenefitsPRO magazine and BenefitsPRO.com events
- Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com
Already have an account? Sign In
© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.
