We Need Each Other We need each other for the organization to perform at its best efficiency. It is the responsibility of management to instill this precept in each member of the company. When individuals in the company recognize this concept and then practice it in their every day business life the ability of the [...]
The Square Peg A discussion on NPR yesterday centered on the topic of The Square Peg in today's modern business environment. The point was made that square pegs find it difficult to survive and prosper in many business environments. They are either not given the opportunity to be hired, or if hired are not given [...]
Never Use Sports Metaphors Never use sports metaphors if you want to be successful in business. Sports, particularly professional sports are huge in this country and have become a big business. However, the lessons we can learn from sports do not translate well to business including the business of sports. Americans have a great affinity [...]
Deflategate verdict: Maybe? After what seems like 1000 days but is actually only 103 days the Wells Report re: Deflategate has been issued. And the verdict of "Maybe" only serves to offer renewed challenges to the commissioner of the NFL. After an exhaustive study and lengthy report the best the the Wells Report can do [...]
Pope Francis said today the Gender Gap is "Scandalous". The Associated Press reported the Pope said it is scandalous that women earn less than men for doing the same job. Pope Francis stated:"We should support with decisiveness the right to equal pay for equal work. Why is it a given that women should earn less [...]
How To Become A Better Employee The first step in determining how to become a better employee is to understand the employee you are today. In order to become better it is important to define your starting position. If you know and understand the person you are today you can set reasonable goals that will [...]
RAND PAUL OPPOSED TO PAY EQUALITY Presidential hopeful Rand Paul is opposed to pay equality. He has been quite clear and consistent in support of his position. As I have pointed out in earlier blogs the Gender Gap may not be closed until 2058 at the current pace of closure. Should Mr. Paul become president [...]
Deflategate: Day 73 It was 73 days ago today that Roger Goodell appointed Ted Wells and Jim Pash to investigate Deflategate and give him a report. Seventy-three days to determine if anyone involved with the New England Patriots purposely deflated the footballs used in a game to less than the mandated 12.5 PSI as required [...]
TOM IZZO: OUTSTANDING MANAGER Tom Izzo is an outstanding manager who has led Michigan State University back to The NCAA Final Four for the 7th time. He has set an unprecedented record of leading his team to The Final Four for the third time when it has been a number five seed or higher. This [...]
THE MANAGEMENT OF YOU In my career I was very lucky. I had the opportunity to work directly with businesses in a number of countries and with a great number of excellent executives. I was also exposed to a number of executives who did not perform well. While there were a number of reasons why [...]
