We are becoming less social. The implications for a society built on social behavior are troubling. Studies have shown that the more time we spend on social networks like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, the less social we become. That’s ironic but hardly surprising. As relatively superficial online connections occupy more[…] Read On
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Trump’s Troubled State of ‘Affairs’
Donald Trump is crude and creepy. He is arrogant and grandiose. He pushes the boundaries of morality and decency. And he is president of the United States. Who saw that coming? Actually, we all should have. Why should anyone be surprised that a real estate tycoon-turned reality TV star allegedly[…] Read On
4 Vital Skills for Tomorrow’s Leaders
Bob Dylan wrote “The Times They Are A-Changin’” in the midst of the cultural and political upheaval of the 60s. What I remember most about those days were the endless fights with my folks over my long hair, my frayed bellbottom jeans, the Vietnam War, and of course sex and[…] Read On
What Dogs Can Teach Us About Life, Work and Relationships
When you consider some of society’s popular expressions about dogs, you’d think our furry friends lead torturous lives: “I’ve been working like a dog,” “it’s a dog-eat-dog world,” “it’s a dog’s life” and “they treat me like a dog,” to name a few. In reality dogs have great lives, as[…] Read On
The Hypocrisy of ‘Do as I Say, Not as I Do’
Most of what I do for a living involves getting other people to think and act differently. In other words, to do the dreaded “c” word: change. The irony is, when it comes to changing, I’m just as stubborn as everyone else. I don’t always practice what I preach. And[…] Read On
This Is How You Deal With the Workplace Bully
Some say workplace bullying is a real problem that’s just beginning to get the attention it deserves. Others say it’s just another excuse for whiny, entitled, thin-skinned employees who can’t handle a little friction to get out of work. I’ve seen it both ways and every way in between. When[…] Read On
The Unexpected Benefits of Doing the Unexpected
Returning home from an international business trip I struck up a conversation with the guy seated next to me. Turns out we were both tech industry execs with a lot in common, except he was older, more experienced and apparently wiser. Toward the end of the flight we somehow got[…] Read On