Buzzword Vomit during an actual crisis? Uhh, there’s a better way.

This is a crisis moment for people’s finances, and senior leaders are saying crap about “value” and “virtues.” How do we get better? Continue Reading

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The “when” to “if” problem

A profound psychological shift for many people is the assumptive moment of “when” becoming the distant possibility moment of “if.” Continue Reading

What might actually change in society because of coronavirus?

We are saying that about 91,223 different things will change post-COVID. That won’t happen. But what might actually shift? Continue Reading

The Blunder Years, Episode 39: Why are adults so bad at learning, and how do we improve?

How do adults get better at gaining and retaining information, both personally and professionally? A half-hour discussion. Continue Reading

The Blunder Years, Episode 37: In conversation with my pastor on, well, a bunch of stuff

Even though I curse online sometimes and people assume I’m not religious as a result (weird), I somewhat am — so here’s me and my pastor talking life. 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 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