Category Archives: The People

All about the people side of business and life.

We’re in a sorry state

Just when I thought the Presidential election fiasco could get no worse, it hit a new low. A friend of mine sent me a photo of his mail-in ballot, where he had written my name in for President.  He wasn’t … Continue reading

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You don’t get it all until you give it away

Being the leader means you make the decisions, right?  You’re in control, aren’t you? That depends on how good a leader you want to be.  Oddly enough, a good leader makes far fewer decisions than you’d imagine would be necessary, … Continue reading

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Ambition and flatulence

Do you remember when you were twenty-nine years old?  (That is, assuming you are not at this moment twenty-nine?) What was your view of the world at that time?  Were you hopeful?  Did you think you had things figured out … Continue reading

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The curse of the capable

Some people are lucky enough to be born broadly talented, perhaps even highly adept at one or more areas of human endeavor.  We easily recognize the value of such abilities, but there is a hidden dark side to being good … Continue reading

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