Andersen Consulting purchased the software package I helped develop for 8 years. The culture of the Big 8 did not fit what I believe in. Although we live our lives on the road, there is a strong feeling of unity. Finding the right balance of effective communication and overall practice leadership.
Conference calls to keep everyone informed are only partially effective.
I make the time to attend some of my family's important events. In the consulting business you can't attend every event, pick the important ones and plan accordingly.