Raise your hand if you’re sick of hearing about the government shutdown, the pissing contest between Pelosi and Trump and the ludicrous debate over border security and illegal immigration. Did you seriously just raise your hand? You know I can’t see you, right? Never mind. The point is we’re all[…] Read On
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
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
First there was the scourge of political correctness. Then came the No Asshole Rule, Emotional Intelligence and Conscious Capitalism. Now we’re supposed to Lead with Dignity by raising our “dignity consciousness.” Meanwhile leaders are supposed to be likable, positive and grateful. They’re supposed to avoid conflict, not to mention saying[…] Read On
While mentoring a very sharp young entrepreneur the other day I got to thinking about how things might have turned out if my career began today instead of way back in the dark ages. What if I’d gone the entrepreneurial route instead of working for a big tech company like[…] Read On
I just turned on the TV and caught part of a Shark Tank pitch from two guys selling — wait for it — men’s ties. Ties. You know, those long pieces of silk that men used to wear when they wanted to look powerful. Except now powerful men wear hoodies[…] Read On
I’m sitting outside getting bit up in this Indian summer (probably offending someone with that expression, I’m sure), trying to figure out what annoys me more, bureaucrats and politicians or mosquitos and those nasty little biting flies that get you when you’re not looking. Guess it’s a moot point; they’re[…] Read On