Category Archives: The People

All about the people side of business and life.

Leaders can cure burnout in a heartbeat

One survey I read recently said that 91% of respondents felt burned out, working through the pandemic. Another survey said that more than half the respondents were either making a job change or considering it, with burnout being the main … Continue reading

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People are jumpy right now

You’ve probably noticed it. My latest indicator was an experience at the shipping store this morning with Cheri. While she went in to send a package to her nephew, I stayed outside with the bikes. Enjoying the lack of commitments … Continue reading

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Wealth inequality is not so simple

The dichotomy between the trajectory of the stock market over the last year and the state of the general economy in the U.S. has been the subject of many a pundit’s ruminations. There are many articles about the unfair advantage … Continue reading

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“Culture” is hot right now

I was speaking recently with the CEO of a successful, growing e-commerce services company. The subject was organizational culture, and how to consciously create it. Coincidentally, another call a day later with the CFO of a 2,000 person biotech company … Continue reading

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