Assholes, step aside

There is much talk about the great resignation and employees leaving organizations because the market is rewarding individuals for doing less; hence they do not want to work as much, and remote work is preferred. Or, there may just be many alternate options available....

Blemishes

You want to hide that pimple announcing itself on your forehead, loud and proud. Or you hide the rash that sits atop your hand or the balding patch. You likely did not choose any of these, yet we are ashamed or embarrassed and have a sense of imperfection. Yet, every...

No place for Oscars

In problem-solving, one needs to address countless challenges and factors to arrive at the solution. Where we spend the time in the discussion is most telling of the organization’s culture and the person. If it is all about people and specifically drama associated...

The beehive

Marvel at the industriousness and efficiency of bees. The amount of honey they produce and the plants they pollinate each day are much for our benefit. What is fascinating is how bees work together for production, security, and even safety. Honey bees live in hives...

Time to Fika

It is considered a state of mind and a way of life in Sweden. Fika [fi:ka] is the practice of taking coffee breaks: spending time with friends and colleagues and enjoying coffee. It requires one to be deliberate in the practice, take a break and intentionally...