Strategy

Floyd, Chauvin, and Race in America: Where Do We Go from Here?

Floyd, Chauvin, and Race in America: Where Do We Go from Here?

Reading Time: 5 minutes[My audio commentary here: https://youtu.be/2HIIjO1EL3g] This article employs race relations as the backdrop for tackling some universal challenges we all face. It’s less about politics than it is about exploring two skills that serve well in all walks: 1) A knack for asking the right questions.  2) The ability to get others aligned with your […]

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Blame Games: Personal Accountability in the Context of Group Performance

Blame Games: Personal Accountability in the Context of Group Performance

Reading Time: < 1 minute[Listen to the audio version here: https://soundcloud.com/user-31492767/blame-games-jttg-september-2020] Over at Women 2.0, a look at the relationship between finger-pointing and group performance: You’ve got to decide how important winning is to you. Weigh the long-term risk of fracturing team chemistry with the here-and-now threat of losing the current skirmish. This can be particularly-tough when dealing with one-off competitions

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Smart Gift Givers Earn More Cash and Enjoy Better Relationships: Here’s How You Can Become One (without spending a penny)

Smart Gift Givers Earn More Cash and Enjoy Better Relationships: Here’s How You Can Become One (without spending a penny)

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMy latest piece, over at tech influencer Women 2.0…. The (Smart) Person’s Guide to Giving Better Gifts: Sure, it’s the thought that counts, but “empathy” remains the name of the game. The average gift is like a free sample at Costco; they’re good, we’ll accept them, but they leave us wanting more.  Be a value-add

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The N.Y. Times Covers My Latest Story: Wrestling With eBay Over Business Ethics (Part 1)

The N.Y. Times Covers My Latest Story: Wrestling With eBay Over Business Ethics (Part 1)

Reading Time: 2 minutesA story from my business was featured in the Business Section of The New York Times this Sunday. It details a recent experience I had with eBay’s management over business ethics: Mr. Erike is one of many eBay sellers furious over what critics call a “buyer always wins” policy. For years, sellers on the site

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