Tag: History of the United States
You’ve Downsized Your Workforce. How the Heck Will the Work Get...
.... And How Do You Prevent An Employee Mutiny?
You’ve had a tough few years, and recently you've had to make some tough decisions about...
When Treason and Patriotism Become Confused
Nearly 170 years ago a new member of Congress took public issue with the President of the United States. The President, a Democrat, insisted...
The $9 Billion Witness – JPMorgan Chase’s Worst Nightmare
She tried to stay quiet, she really did. But after eight years of keeping a heavy secret, the day came when Alayne Fleischmann couldn't...
Missed Alarms and 40 Million Stolen Credit Card Numbers: How Target...
The biggest retail hack in U.S. history wasn’t particularly inventive, nor did it appear destined for success. In the days prior to Thanksgiving 2013,...
22 Facts About The Coming Demographic Tsunami That Could Destroy Our...
Today, more than 10,000 Baby Boomers will retire. This will continue day after day, month after month, year after year until 2030. It is the greatest demographic tsunami in the history of the United States, and we are woefully unprepared for it. …
What Millennials Want
One of my co-workers recently introduced me to the concept of the "Millennial" generation, specifically pointing out how lucky I am both to have...
Connecting with Abrasive Leaders
Every organization has its share of leaders, technical geniuses or future leaders who lack social skills and self-awareness. They are perceived as bullies, jerks,...
Don’t Let Bankruptcy Fool You: Detroit’s Not Dead
On Thursday, the city of Detroit filed the largest municipal bankruptcy in American history. Cue the panic. The media, internet, and social media exploded with predictable stories of...
Great Leadership: 10 Employee Conversations That Managers Hate to Have
Being a manager means never having to say you’re sorry. No wait, that’s some dumb line from a horrible 1970s movie. However, there may...
