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Study Him
Yesterday, there were a series of posts on Facebook offering generous helpings of condemnation over Elon Musk’s “purchase” of Twitter. One rant was centered on how that money could have ended world hunger. There was not one mention of whether the person making that statement had ever sent out a […]
Does Your Tribe Own You or Support You?
“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.” – Richard Bach When we look at work as a relationship, it is wise to examine how our tribes influence some of humankind’s most significant decisions about work, […]
How Can You Sentence Yourself to Happiness?
The secret to happiness is freedom…And the secret to freedom is courage. – Thucydides There was a time in my life where I put happiness into the future. I was always working towards a goal without enjoying much of this day-to-day ride called “life.” I was so busy delivering […]
The Surprising Way to End Rebellion With Our Children
“Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” Robert Fulghum For generations, humans have traded in the spiritually bankrupt practice of telling children what to do with their work lives rather than encouraging their children to define what they most want. We […]
Does Your Tribe Own Or Support You?
“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life. – Richard Bach All too often, we underestimate the power of tribe on our decisions, communications, and behavior. Tribes are made up of families, employers, associations, clubs, stores, […]
What if the Turmoil Isn’t Political?
If ever there was a time when America was at risk, it is right here and right now. However, I am not pointing a finger at politics. I am suggesting that underemployment is creating the kind of turmoil that sets the stage for the politics at hand. […]
A Whole New Game to Solve Underemployment
Those of us who work or employ others are swimming through larger and larger waves of change. But, many are losing faith they will play valuable roles in the future or progress economically. This past year, I came to the conclusion that much of the turmoil rolling through our […]
One Innovation That Will Change Entire Categories of Work
Picture this. You’ve wanted a new BMW convertible for quite some time. You get a promotion and a bonus. Your first thought is to order your brand new car. So you go to BMW’s website and build the car online with all of the options, “Individual” paint and leather […]
How Can We Make This A Memorable Memorial Day?
I can already see the crowds growing on the beach in front of our home. Later today, barbecues will fire up for that first summer party. Sailboats are offshore, many filled with friends and relatives who flew in for a beautiful Memorial Day in Los Angeles. My eyes rest on […]
End Your Relationship With Facebook? Really?
This morning, I’m waking up to all of the messages about ending one’s relationship with Facebook. Yesterday, I led the last installment of Inspired Social Networking and was telling our participants that we now live in the world of transparency. The tipping point for sexual harrassment happened because of […]