Publications
September 22, 2013
Weekly Report 13-39
“NO MATTER HOW INTELLIGENT WE ARE, POLITICS MAKES MORONS OF US ALL… We believe what we want to believe, and neither facts nor evidence ever changes that much.” A new Yale University study asked 1,100 math-skilled participants for their political orientation, then to “analyze the results of a bogus study on a divisive political issue... Continue
September 18, 2013
Computerization is Impacting Workers’ Mental Health
Over several decades, research studies have consistently shown that social contact results in measurably improved health and longer lives for humans. More recent studies focusing on our wired workplace have specifically examined the impacts of people communicating increasingly “on-line” to the exclusion of interpersonal contact — with results which portend increasing troubles in managing human... Continue
September 15, 2013
Weekly Report 13-38
HERE IS THE FUTURE OF U.S. MANUFACTURING JOBS — TESLA’s new plant — http://www.youtube.com/embed/8_lfxPI5ObM?rel=0 FOR EFFECTIVE FAMILY PLANNING – wealth protection, tax minimization, business transition, and avoiding family chaos at death – seniors must be willing to discuss finances with adult children or other family members. A U.S. Trust study found that, among affluent Americans,... Continue
September 8, 2013
Weekly Report 13-37
‘BACK TO WORK’ REFRESHER ON MANAGING MILLENNIAL EMPLOYEES (up to age 32 or so). For the most part, they: (1) were raised by baby-boomer parents who desired peer-like relationships – constantly coaching, praising & applauding participation more so than accomplishments, and now expect similar reinforcement with immediate & continuous feedback; (2) are group & teamwork... Continue
September 1, 2013