Collectivism?
Where did the term “collectivism” even come from? From a camel. More precisely, from communist ideology. Collectivism is a myth, and managers who rely on collectivism, on the mythical “team…
Does your style depend on who you’re managing?
I once talked with a man who never did come to believe that the very existence of a management style points to flaws in the management. That the right style…
Score on the scoreboard
— Hey, coach! How did we play?— You know, I liked it. I think you played well.— How good?— Well, I don’t know, I wasn’t keeping track of the score……
Favorite pastime
Imagine you have a favorite activity. You’re ready to engage in it all the time, from sunset to sunrise, every single day (or at least that’s how it feels). For…
Don’t give free advice.
They won’t be used, they’ll be misunderstood, they’ll be overlooked, and they’ll be considered inappropriate. Two examples: 1. My aunt asked my wife how to lose weight. There was someone…
Years are not wealth at all.
We often see job postings that require “five years of experience.” This may inform you about the number, but nothing more. Of course, requiring a certain level of basic experience…