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Why Are Unions Dying

Why Are Unions Dying?

By David Harder on the September, 2, 2019

Happy Labor Day everyone!   We have sales, football, rest, and time with family.   Hello, my beloved readers. Who is celebrating the labor movement today?   Here is a suggested test. Go onto any big-picture library and enter the word labor. I did it this morning with Unsplash. In […]


When Is The Best Time to Leave? How About Right Now?

When Is The Best Time to Leave? How About Right Now?

By David Harder on the August, 26, 2019

In the early 90s, we were given the opportunity to serve one of California’s largest employers. After a series of market events, the company was unraveling. One of their human resource executives came through our Inspired Work Program. She was impacted so deeply that within weeks, hundreds of employees were […]


The Single Most Effective Way to Get the Raise That You Want

The Single Most Effective Way to Get the Raise That You Want

By David Harder on the August, 16, 2019

Sam walks into his boss’s office. “Sir, I’ll be straight with you, I know the economy isn’t great, but I have over three companies after me, and I would like to respectfully ask for a raise.” After a few minutes of haggling, the boss finally agrees to a 5% raise, […]


What Are Courage Skills?​

What Are “Courage Skills?”​

By David Harder on the August, 12, 2019

Milo is an 11-pound dachshund and Bonedigger is a 500-pound lion. Milo and his lifelong friend Angel have forged a friendship with the Lion that is joyous and happy, and unexpected. The payoff of our practicing courage can also be having lives that are joyous, happy, and unexpected. There are […]


This is The Single Most Important Trend in Work

This is The Single Most Important Trend in Work

By David Harder on the August, 1, 2019

The American spirit was founded on optimism, which is vastly different than hope. Because hope requires no action. Optimism is the belief that our actions will lead to better lives. The famed psychiatrist Silvano Arieti once said, “The world’s mental institutions are filled with creative thinkers.” True creativity requires action. […]


Does Your Tribe Own You or Support You?

Does Your Tribe Own You or Support You?

By David Harder on the July, 7, 2019

“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 Social Entrepreneurs Will Save Our Asses

How Social Entrepreneurs Will Save Our Asses

By David Harder on the July, 3, 2019

“The world’s biggest problems are the world’s biggest market opportunities. And that’s a huge thing. Solve hunger, literacy and energy problems, get the gratitude of the world and become a billionaire in the process.”   Peter Diamandis – Founder & Chairman, X-Prize Foundation   America was founded on optimism, which […]


The Crisis About Trump & Job Growth

The Crisis About Trump & Job Growth

By David Harder on the June, 15, 2019

For decades, unemployment has been a political number that has never offered an accurate story about the state of our economy or the wellness of our people. Today, we are down to 3.6%, but that figure doesn’t include the millions of citizens who dropped out of the labor market.   […]


What is Fear of Success​ Really

What is “Fear of Success”​ Really?

By David Harder on the April, 15, 2019

Picture this:   You awaken in your waterfront apartment in Monaco. The sun is fresh and bright, the air is clean, you open your window and look down at your Perini Navi superyacht. The crew has been readying the boat for a voyage to the Seychelles. As you pass the […]


Work's Single Most Important Revolution

Work’s Single Most Important Revolution

By David Harder on the December, 19, 2018

The American spirit was founded on optimism, which is vastly different than hope. Optimism is the belief that our actions will lead to better lives. Now, optimism is being fused to profit-making and the results are spectacular.   No other category of work better symbolizes optimism than in our country’s rapidly […]


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