Expertainment about Leadership & Management

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Tips & Tricks

When Exactly Did “Selling Out” Stop Being a Bad Thing?

March 10, 2010

It’s just so damn easy to quit, isn’t it.
Math problem’s too tough? Throw in the towel, call a tutor.
Relationship troubles? Screw the conversation, get a therapist.
Boss who’s a pain? Quit.
Hell, we even quit when things are good:
Comfy job? Hit the market and look for a “better” one with more challenge.
Building a nice little company? Flip [...]

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How One Driver & One Pedestrian Stopped Being Dickheads to Each Other for One Minute

March 3, 2010

I found myself unable to stay annoyed in traffic the other day when I recognized the object of my annoyance as a friend. There is a lesson here for the office…

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Your Job Sucks? Really? I’m Shocked.
Oh, Wait: No I’m Not.

February 24, 2010

Of course your job sucks. It’s a job.
It’s not recess, it’s not a class you can blow off and still do well in by cheating on the final; it’s a j-o-b job.
Many of the people who tell me their jobs suck never give their job a chance. They:

Complain about their lack of authority.
Complain about [...]

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Tips & Tricks: Putting Ideas Into Action

February 17, 2010

You’ve got an idea, it’s brilliant, and you want to see it happen. Here are 6 things to consider:

“Credit” and “accomplishment” are often a choice. Is it more important for you to get acknowledged for the original idea, or to implement the idea? If you’re willing to forgo credit, you’re far more likely to get [...]

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