The pandemic’s Isaac Newton effect

Isaac Newton’s “Year of Wonders” happened as a result of the Bubonic Plague. What’s next for us, then? Continue Reading

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Baby Boomer “leaders” demand loyalty and allegiance above all

In some ways, you could argue Trump is the ultimate Boomer. His near-obsession with loyalty has broader work repercussions for us all. Continue Reading

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Did we sell expertise down the river?

Seems we still understand what doctors do vs. what plumbers do, sure — but broadly, are we respecting expertise less? Continue Reading

The Blunder Years, Episode 34: Japan vs. USA, gender equality, karate, motherhood, and cuddles

A conversation about Japan, the USA, garbage, karate, motherhood, gender equality, relationships, and much more. Continue Reading

The Overblown Implications Effect

If you burn a batch of cookies or mess up a work presentation, do people think you are a bad cook or dumb now forever? Continue Reading

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Stop profiteering. You are missing the point of this moment.

This is a different moment for businesses. It’s not about chasing leads so much as chasing stability. You’re alienating people otherwise. Continue Reading

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Boy, the leadership development market seems like a giant turd right now

Bad Leadership

We spend billions per year on the “leadership industry.” But uh, ahem, er … what exactly are we getting out of it? Continue Reading

The Blunder Years, Episode 27: Cancer, assuming risk, faith in God, raising daughters, and getting bread

Turning to faith in times of struggle + understanding how much risk humans can reasonably assume + a lot more. Continue Reading