I’m always surprised at how nearsighted most executives and business leaders are. Political leaders too. With all that power and authority comes awesome responsibility. Is it too much to expect a little perspective — a little clear thinking — from those in charge? I don’t think so. I’m sure their[…] Read On
As most of you are sick of hearing by now, I’m not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. They’re dumb. Resolutions are supposed to be firm decisions and, as everyone knows, resolving to lose weight next year is about as firm as cellulite. Aspirations on the other hand are a[…] Read On
I started writing about the toxic triggers I want to leave behind in 2018 when a Google search turned up a Marshall Goldsmith book called Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts—Becoming the Person You Want to Be. I would have gone with one subhead or the other, but that’s just me.[…] Read On
Every year, Santa and I get together at his place, break out the nog, boogey down to some righteous tunes like Joan Jett and the Blackhearts’ Little Drummer Boy and talk about corporate America’s naughtiest CEOs. There’s not a lot we can do about their ludicrous compensation, but the fat[…] Read On
Let me start by saying the headline is a test. It’s a test to find out if it’s true. Do I believe it’s true? No, not really. OK, maybe a little. Guess my cynical side has been working overtime lately. I’m not sure what it is but I’m thinking that[…] Read On
People have a funny way of looking back at bad stuff with rose colored glasses. Not me. One thing – and only one thing – comes to mind when I look back at 2018. It was a real bummer. Two surgeries. Stock market collapse. #MeToo mania. Trump derangement syndrome. Kim’s[…] Read On
Men dig women. And women dig men — just not the same men that dig them. And therein lies the rub. Coming on to women is a touch-and-go thing. It’s an art form that the vast majority of men will never master. Actually, I have never known anyone who has[…] Read On