Are We on Our Way to Eradicating Wisdom?
In Hamlet’s Blackberry, a book about the competing forces we all face these days, author William Powers writes ” … […]
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Are You Following the Rules or the Rules of Thumb?
When was the last time you were confronted by someone who said, “I’m sorry. Our policies don’t allow that?” I’m
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Probability or Frequency – Which Should You Use to Make Decisions?
As Americans, we are in love with statistics. Sports commentators spew forth endless player facts during every game. Advertisers tell
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Do Bureaucracies Create Burnout?
I have been a fan of economist Thomas Sowell’s writings for years. He has an amazing ability to condense the
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The Only Way to Accurately Screen Applicants is to Watch Them
I have been hiring people, writing about hiring people and teaching people how to hire people for more than 30
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Are You Thinking Like Larry the Tree Guy?
Larry Meyer trims my trees. He takes care of the maples, cottonwoods and oaks on the properties I own. Whenever
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The Most Expensive Kind of Question Ever Asked
If you have ever supervised people, you have been on the receiving end of these questions. If you have ever
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Will Bo Be Ready When He Gets to You?
My daughter works for a university. This summer, she hired a student intern named Bo. Bo is a rising senior
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Is Having Too Many Choices Exhausting You?
My wife and I decided to repaint our dining room last week. On Saturday morning, we drove over to the
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The Wisdom of Tim Allen
I have admired comedian and actor Tim Allen’s work over the years. But it would not have occurred to me