Best. What is best? Often it’s the thing at the top of a list built around the opinions of experts or based on a survey of hundreds of people. Best can often be what gets airplay, even though that doesn’t make it best in any truly meaningful way. These kinds of best are dubious and … Continue reading The Best Versus the Favorite

We’re going about things so wrong.  We’ve built all this technology, and most people are using it to replace human labor. But human labor with all of its mistakes, sweat, and inefficiency is what makes the labor worth the end. That’s what makes the finished product inspiring.  Why aren’t we using technology to make life … Continue reading In Defense of Human Error

What would it take for business leaders to make employee layoffs a last resort? There’s no debate about the fact that humans are the reason for business …and… it takes humans to create the relationships to transact the business. That includes, at minimum, marketing, sales, delivery, and support. Sure, you may have AI doing some … Continue reading If you’re balancing your books with people’s lives: Hear this: YOU SUCK!

"Culture eats strategy for breakfast." -Peter Drucker Not long ago, a friend’s child got seriously ill, causing much worry and hardship for their family. Fortunately, my friend worked for a company that rallied around her. They gave her comfort and space. They encouraged her and understood the difficulty. Culture. It’s the way groups of people … Continue reading Culture. It’s about more than breakfast.

My friend Debashis Sarkar has written a book called Evolve: 49 Counterintuitive Principles for Business. The main point of the book is to illuminate the irony in so many tenets, laws, and theories that impact not only work but life. For example: Too many cooks don't spoil the broth. Making difficult tasks a priority can … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: Evolve: 49 Counterintuitive Principles for Business by Debashis Sarkar