In the autobiography titled, “Scalia,” one of Supreme Court Justice Scalia’s professors at Georgetown finished Scalia’s final oral examination with one question: “Which historical event had the most impact on the world?” Although Scalia didn’t remember his final answer, he never forgot his professor’s response. With disappointment his professor stated, “Mr. Scalia, Jesus’ Incarnation was the most impactful moment in ...
When employers hire someone, they often reverse the order of what I call the “4 C’s of Hiring;” Character, Calling, Competence, and Chemistry. Many search for those people who have a resume and experience in the position looking to be filled. Once the list of competent people is narrowed, many select the one they like the best. A better ...
Harvard Business Review discovered six key reasons behind the growing level of manager burnout. The final reason behind burnout is mismatched values and skills. A friend of mine took a job once for a company that he had heard was unethical. But, due to the fact he had been unemployed for over a year he accepted the position out of ...
In our changing culture, there are growing risks for the brands of our small businesses. When someone sees our brand images, they tie it to whatever messaging is attached. Recently, someone emailed me from an organization I was involved with decades ago. The signature line in her email had her name, title, then under her title it said, “she/her/hers,” then, ...
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