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Is a graduate degree still valued?

“Instead of authority, millennials value authenticity. Instead of clout, they value courage and transparency.” This is from an Inc. article today about the 3 reasons why MBA program applications are declining. The above quote was under a subheading titled...

Improving credibility via communication

The man was presenting something like a top-ten list of lessons learned. I think it was 10 lessons, but I don’t really know. It might have been 7 lessons, or 12 lessons. It was a breakout session and the speaker oozed nervousness. Sometimes the...

The courage to use clear words

“I think this something we might want to take another look at.” During our long meeting certain words kept getting repeated. “Maybe,” “I think,” “probably,” “potentially,” “perhaps,”...

Stop placing “help wanted” ads

Do you want to build a real team? Stop placing ads. I used to place ads. I won’t anymore. When a position opens up, you won’t be able to apply for it. I don’t want to sift through resumes and read cover letters. I don’t want to meet you for the...

Sometimes it’s not about the Benjamins

I get bank flyers in the mail every so often. “Open an account here and we will give you $100.” For really only a few minutes worth of work, I could be $100 richer!  I never take them up on the offer. Why? It’s the same reason I wouldn’t...