What is it about some people? I’m not sure why, once they’ve achieved a position of power, they assume the rules no longer apply to them. Instead, they’ve become bulletproof – the conventional array of ethical and social behavior is inoperative and they can do whatever the heck they want at will. Is there anyone of whom you can think that actually lives to tell that tale? Continue reading
Tag Archives: politics
Politics? Business?
Once again we find great business lessons in the world of politics. It’s not really that far-fetched, by the way, that I keep making these comparisons. How often do you hear about politicians as products? Anyway – today’s lesson has to do with sending out messages by your actions that are different from the actions your words suggest would be in tune with your brand identity. Continue reading
Filed under Consulting, Helpful Hints, Reality checks, What's Going On
The Issues
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I know I keep writing that this screed isn’t about politics but you have to admit that politics is front and center right now and will be for the next 5 weeks. Then, hopefully, it will go back to being somewhat innocuous, sort of like the really ugly thing your kid made that you have to display but, as my Italian friends say “non troppo” – not too much. Fortunately, the politics of late give us a number of business lessons (you knew I’d get there). Continue reading
Filed under Helpful Hints, Thinking Aloud
Consult Keith 