This is why no one really listens to you at work

No One Listens At Work

Almost every aspect that would make you a successful manager (i.e. empathy) is in complete opposition to what you need to do to become a manager in the first place. Sad, but true. Continue Reading

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Does Dustin Blackwell have a role in the Cassie Compton disappearance?

Cassie Compton Missing

Cassie Compton has been missing for about a month from her family’s Stuttgart, Arkansas home. Earlier this month, 100s participated in a search for her, although nothing has been turned up yet. The case is getting some more attention because it… Continue Reading

If you want to be successful, use more analogies

Power of Analogies

Here’s a new book from John Pollack — a former Bill Clinton speechwriter — called Shortcut, with the sub-title being “How Analogies Reveal Connections, Spark Innovation, and Sell Our Greatest Ideas.” Like anything in the business world circa 2014, once Fast Company wrote… Continue Reading

There are more states under single-party control now than at any time since WW2

GOP State Control

When you speak of “single-party control” in state politics, you mean both houses of state government (House/Senate) and the Governor’s office. Just before the 2010 midterm elections, the Republicans had nine such states. Today, they have 23. Via Mother Jones, they… Continue Reading

Self-compassion vs. self-esteem (and me in therapy)

Self Compassion Jack Kornfield

I went to a wedding this past weekend in North Carolina. It was a great, majestic, soaring wedding — in a way, aren’t they all? — and by and large, I had a very good time. It was with probably… Continue Reading

Missing white woman syndrome may be a legitimate problem now

Missing White Woman Syndrome

I write often about crime and true crime, even though I have absolutely no connection to the law enforcement community in any way. I’ve had some success with theories and shares of different articles, which is cool — although admittedly… Continue Reading

Business leaders need to think about their energy level

Energy Levels At Work

Energy level would seem to be a fairly important concept in business. We spend a lot of time being busy and a lot of time in meetings, and as you rise up a chain, those things only intensify. The problem is,… Continue Reading

Take care of your friends when you’re all drinking

Take care of your friends when drunk

When you get drunk, bad things can happen. Sadly, they often do. If you’re out with friends, take care of them, even if it means an earlier night for you. Continue Reading