Absurdly Driven looks at the world of business with a skeptical eye and a firmly rooted tongue in cheek. When corporate types use military terminology, it slips past the pathetic and into the risible. When executives talk about killing the competition, fighting in the trenches and running things up flagpoles, it’s merely a salute to […]
The recent viral posting of “The Google Manifesto” has everyone in the HR and recruiting community talking (again) about diversity and inclusion in the Silicon Valley. A post written by an anonymous male software engineer at Google has people in an uproar. Specifically, his reference that women don’t handle stress as well as men, and
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We all remember the phrases and sayings we grew up with that we learned from our teachers, parents, and mentors. As young and impressionable children, it was often these short quips that helped guide our everyday lives. From “You are what you eat” to “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush,”
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When John Wooden, the greatest coach of all time, was asked what he was focused on during his basketball games, his response was, “I am watching to see if my guys are making their cuts in straight lines or curves.” Coach Wooden was more interested in how his players were playing, rather than the score
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There are lots of different reasons why people start businesses. Among the motivations for starting something new is the desire to do your own thing and be your own boss because of an interest or a talent you want to spend your life enhancing. It might not be the primary reason you decide to become
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“This is Dr. Frasier Crane; I’m listening.” If you are a ’90s television sitcom fan, you might remember this call-in radio show opener by a fictional psychologist on the TV show Frasier. Whether you’re calling into an advice hotline or have some thoughts about how to improve processes at the office, everyone wants to be
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It’s certainly easy to fall into media hype when we’re constantly being fed blockbuster-worthy stories about how entrepreneurs use their creativity to do business. But it’s getting a little out of hand. Just last week, a journalist I’m connected with on Linkedin recently shared a pitch he’d received from an entrepreneur who is selling his
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Over the last decade, compelling research from neuroscience continues to inform leaders and HR professionals on ways they can improve teamwork, productivity, and company performance. But what’s the source of it all, scientifically speaking? What’s that one ingredient that makes some of the world’s best company cultures thrive and profitable? Dr. Paul Zak has the
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Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. But when left unaddressed, problems can fester and create more issues in the long run, not just for those directly involved but for the entire organization. That’s why, while not the most appealing aspect of your managerial duties, it’s important to step in and mediate conflict before it spirals
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You think that you’ve created a great company culture. More importantly, you believe that your staff is completely committed to the firm and that your team is fully engaged in performing the mission of the business. Don’t be so sure. Looks can be deceiving! We all want to believe that we are exceptional leaders and
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