Did Einstein explain the rationale for consultants?

I just went for a walk off downtown Fort Worth because it’s basically the second day of fall, and the weather is crisp and nice. (It’s a little bit closer to where I’m from, also known as New York City.) I… Continue Reading →

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 →