The problem with most people is that they often do not want to say bad things about others directly – either because they do not want to be the bad guy, or they don’t bother to be frank. Below are examples of such double talk, with the interpreted meaning in parenthesis. A questioning mind (A… Read More: Do people mean what they say? Or say what they… »
I read with interest a story in FORTUNE (April 30, 2007 – “Gap: Decline Of A Denim Dynasty”) about the rise and fall of clothes retailer Gap and something in it struck a cord. The article mentioned that after new CEO Paul Pressler took over the company, stores weren’t regularly renovated because no one could… Read More: The management Gap »
The following is an excerpt from a 60-page artifact titled “On Being the Administrative Assistant to W.E. Burdick, Vice President, Personnel, Plans, and Programs”: Keep a supply of dimes with you. They are helpful when WEB has to make a call when away from the building. Surprise birthday parties for WEB staff should be scheduled… Read More: Who says elephants can’t dance? »
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Due to a recent reorganisation in my company, some changes were made to the seating arrangement this afternoon. I’ve now moved from a windowed cubicle to a windowless environment, which suits me just fine since I’m not claustrophobic. A pity, though, that in the haste to move, I did not have the chance to check… Read More: Musical chairs »
The brouhaha over CNBC anchor Maria Bartiromo’s role in the ouster of Citigroup’s executive Todd Thomson, in my humble opinion, is not so much about the money. While there may be lingering (and uncomfortable) questions about her jetsetting lifestyle in what is now known as “Mariagate” in some quarters, of greater concern, I think, should… Read More: No, honey, it’s not about the money »