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Savvy vs Smarmy
For the people wanting to make a real difference, savvy social imperatives are where it's at.
December 20, 2010
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The Fallacy of Easy
Anyone can be a rockstar on level one. It takes a lot of time, effort, and attention to become a…
December 19, 2010
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The Problem with Busting Chops
Ball-busting on that level makes it look like you've been here, done that, got the t-shirt and what you've just…
December 18, 2010
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Calling Bullsh!t: Gen-Y Values at Work
I can already hear the rally-cry of the battle-worn managers: "Work is work. Show up, get paid, and go home.…
December 16, 2010
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To Hell with Ted
You are the toughest critic on yourself that there will ever be. And if you start listening to all the…
December 14, 2010
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Burn Your Bridges – For Real This Time
Don't wait until tomorrow to tell the pricks to f*ck off, you might get hit by a bus TODAY and…
December 13, 2010
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What Bullies Do & The Opposite of Bullying
A lack of action, based in fear, is bullying.
December 10, 2010
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The Origin of STFU: Diplomacy and Gen-Y
A complete 180 from our Baby Boomer managers, who say nothing to avoid showing disrespect; Gen-Y stays silent to show…
December 9, 2010
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Three Things Every New Graduate Gen-Y Job Searcher Should Do Today
It's summer; a new slew of Gen-Y'ers are graduating... each time this year I like to give tips to the…
May 17, 2010
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Rebellion Has a Place in Corporate Life
I once worked for a company that had an official policy against a coffee maker of any sort. It went…
April 8, 2010
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The Pact
I will not work for or support any company that mistreats employees, customers, or the community it serves.
March 2, 2010
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The Education Paradox – Just Do Something, Damnit
There are only three ways to differentiate yourself from other dumb hicks.
February 26, 2010
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