Originally published on LinkedIn on September 5, 2020 I recently stumbled on an associate’s supposed comedic video in which he explains social inequity from the point-of-view of the Joker of Batman fame. His premise was we shouldn’t condemn those we perceive as “bad guys,” whether it be the super-rich, Nazi sympathizers, police officers with double […]
I originally wrote this article after creating the outline and content for a recorded webinar. It awakened long suppressed memories of webinars that have gone sideways in my career. It happens on a regular basis. Professional journalists are ambushed by an unexpected incident: Animals ambling within camera view, people photobombing, filter generators overlaying silly hats, […]
A movie I saw as a teen has parallels to what’s occurring today, and the need to not just talk about the issues, but make a difference.
Originally published on LinkedIn For many years, I was obsessed with grocery stores, writing a series of articles on marketing from the grocery aisles. I’ve always felt grocery stores were the great equalizer, appealing to people from all walks-of-life and ages from bubblegum-popping teens shopping for chips and soda pop to senior citizens choosing colorful […]
Originally published on LinkedIn on April 8, 2020 With the infection rate of COVID-19 rising faster than a thermometer dunked in boiling water, it’s hard to see the silver lining. A call with associates, on Friday afternoon revealed several interesting insights about how the pandemic has produced new paradigms. Many of my colleagues already primarily […]
Originally published on LinkedIn on February 4, 2020 There’s a tendency nowadays to label every government program, regulation, and policy as socialism, a menace akin to cancer with the propensity to destroy countries, demotivate citizens, quash capitalism, and extinguish freewill. Okay, I exaggerated. My embellishment, however, isn’t more outlandish than denying aspects of American institutions […]
Originally written for LinkedIn Last month, TIME magazine featured “The Defining IDEAS of 2019,” one being the worrisome future of surveillance in China. In Chongqing, an area with 15.35 million people, there are 2.58 million surveillance cameras, creating what the writer called an Orwellian ratio of one camera for every 5.9 citizens. The key advantage […]
As a consultant who’s assigned a range of projects that deal with new and emerging technologies, I’m fearful I’ll be asked to develop content for solutions, which are technically above-my-head. While I’m competent, writing lightweight marketing and sales communications, I’d be at a loss if I was asked to write anything in-depth like a white […]
Originally published on LinkedIn on August 24, 2019 An acquaintance on LinkedIn recently asked me to refer her for a job. While I barely knew her, she had extensive experience, and had grown in her roles. After receiving her resume, I wrote her a glowing referral then forgot about the matter until she contacted me […]
A few weeks ago, I attended a webinar on project management. The presenter reeled off a list of objectionable behaviors, naming “over-functioning” as one. He was swiftly interrupted and asked to clarify. After all, to do more than expected seems like an admirable trait. Over-functioning, as the presenter explained, is stepping in and doing someone […]
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