I don’t care where you went to school, roll up your sleeves and do the fucking work. You know where me and my Wharton and Kellogg degrees are all hanging out this weekend? We’re cutting and pasting screen shots from the web into a employer brand assessment Ajax is doing. You know why? Because this [...]
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Gen X & Gen Y
Did you read the NYTimes article on how adulthood is being delayed, creating a “black box” for those in their twenties? Did you read Lindsey Pollak’s Letter to the Editor about the article? Well said, Lindsey. I think you’re right: what we’re seeing is the reflection of a cultural shift that cuts across every generation. [...]
Gen Y, by quitting a game you don’t understand, you’re not avoiding older generations’ mistakes, you’re simply repeating them in a different way. If you have any interest in making sure all your hopes and promise vanish and turn into a world of poo, you need to pull your act together… fast!
Start by reading these three posts:
Manager #1: “I want my managers to think more like owners. And frankly, I know a number of them won’t like the message, but they need to hear it.” Manager #2; “Yes, I agree 100%. Plus I’d also like the day to be a morale booster… how can we deliver that message and then ensure [...]
Picture this: it’s late September, the leaves are turning, and you’re in one of the greatest cities in the nation: Madison, Wisconsin. Your body is reveling in the crisp fall air. Your eyes indulge in the brilliant hues of autumn. And your brain? Your brain is getting smart from all the genius getting dropped on [...]
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