Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend

Published June 17, 2009

The soon to be departing economic counsellor at the Greek Embassy in Ottawa says the job of the diplomat is evolving, but there is one rule that does not change when it comes to having a successful career in the foreign service: keeping perspective.

"It is okay to have big expectations," says George Dogoritis. "But the most important thing is to look at the big picture."

Mr. Dogoritis...