Category Archives: Wrong

More Useless Meetings, Please

Posted on January 20, 2007 by

Nothing is more disrespectful than showing up late to a meeting. It is almost better to completely blow it off, at least then people can assume you had a scheduling conflict. I know you know that it is disrespectful. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Failure, Meaning, Wrong | 2 Comments

Resume Building- The Difference Between Spit Shine and Fluffing

Posted on December 20, 2006 by

I get Rick’s rant – particularly if you’ve ever been duped into hiring based on a resume and interview, and discover the “new toy” out of the wrapper was completely plastic. All packaging, no product. I’m of two minds about … Continue reading →

Posted in Can vs. Should, Career, Myth, Purpose, Skill, Wrong | Leave a comment

Job titles draw additional ire

Posted on December 7, 2006 by

Toby and I have had our recent rants on job titles and their ever increasing irrelevance. We’re a cranky lot. We like to criticize a great deal. And I’ll let you in on a little something. Keep this a secret, … Continue reading →

Posted in Corporate Culture, Employment, Tips, Wrong | 2 Comments

I fear your idea because I don't understand it

Posted on November 16, 2006 by

Today, the always informative Lifehacker links to a little gem on How to Kill Ideas. I’m always a big fan of the negative example. And the negative space. And the negative attitude. Oh wait. I have a negative attitude. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Fear, Ignorance, Simplify, Wrong | 1 Comment

Empowered employees versus following the rules

Posted on November 15, 2006 by

From Boing Boing, a piece on Bank of America’s treatment of a customer who was trying to do something right. It’s resulting in a great deal of backlash. To the tune of $50 million withdrawn from accounts (so far). The … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Management, Rules, Wrong | 1 Comment

Parenting versus Babysitting – The Manager's Duty

Posted on November 14, 2006 by

“I didn’t take them on to raise” is a phrase I’ve heard not just once in my professional career. And the retort is, “well, yes you did.” Crap managers babysit, good managers parent. (And if you’ve had a really rockstar … Continue reading →

Posted in Autonomy, Creativity, Criticism, Motivation, Passion, Results, Wrong | 1 Comment

Inspiring your employees

Posted on November 9, 2006 by

Amy just shared this Bank of America video which, unfortunately, reminded me of this Starbucks one. Now that I’ve finished laughing, it’s got me thinking: This is impressive. Admittedly, in a very sick way. But impressive. These companies have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Motivation, Passion, Wrong | 1 Comment