Just Some Random Thoughts
Seth Godin had some interesting insights on bullying in the workplace, he described it: “As intentionally using power to cause physical or emotional distress with the purpose of dominating the other person. The bully works to marginalize people. In an organizational setting, the bully chooses not to engage in conversation or discussion, or to use legitimate authority or suasion, and […]
I have a question for you. You just started a new job. You have been through what passes for the company orientation. You are comfortably situated in your cubical, and you have all the office supplies you need. The folks from IT will be down later in the day to set you up on your company laptop, company mobile phone, […]
I’m at Panera’s attempting to write something of importance when I take a break and look up and see seated at a table a family speaking in sign language. Generally, I wouldn’t give this a second thought, but for some strange reason, I’m fascinated with what is taking place a few feet away from me. Here is a family carrying […]
I was reading an article about dealing with difficult employees in the workplace. The author provided some sound advice in dealing with the situation, but, I couldn’t help but wonder how what they were saying would work in a small to midsize company. First, allow me to provide my definition of a small to medium-sized company. A small business is […]