Publications

January 19, 2023

Weekly Report 23-05

AS IF EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT WEREN’T TOUGH ENOUGH IN TODAY’S ENVIRONMENT, numerous laboratory studies of laypersons and professional factfinders (like investigators, court judges, psychiatrists) concur that “on average, people are not able to tell lies from truths based on how others talk or behave.” Despite countless lie-detection tutorials on YouTube or peddled as consulting courses, employers... Continue
January 15, 2023

Weekly Report 23-04

LEADERS AND MANAGERS OFTEN STRUGGLE WITH THE DIFFERENCE AND IMPORTANCE OF STRATEGY VERSUS TACTICS, not recognizing that success in operations can only be measured as ‘effective’ when tactical steps achieve clear goals.  Definitive ‘Goals’ stem from vision of what Success looks like and achievement depends on Clarity of the vision. To avoid getting lost in... Continue
January 8, 2023

Weekly Report 23-03

• 2022 WAS A BIZARRE YEAR. AN AMAZING 7-MINUTE RECAP, if you still care: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLDFgKzWy3o • “IN ITS BID TO BEOME THE MOST POORLY RUN CITY ON THE WEST COAST, Los Angeles again extended its Renter Eviction Moratorium, this time because of seasonal flu. Residential renters still cannot be evicted for non-payment due to Covid-19... Continue
January 4, 2023

Weekly Report 23-02

AS ANOTHER NEW YEAR COMMENCES, WE’VE ENTERED THE AGE OF THE ABSURD. Masses of people now believe that Wokeness is the Way, and that pronouncements from the cultural elite via collaborating media are ‘True.’ Stuff like: (1) Fewer policing, elimination of penalties for criminal activities, and immediate ‘no bail’ release of criminals will lead to... Continue
December 30, 2022

Weekly Report 23-01

  IN TODAY’S WORKPLACE, surveys find up to two-thirds of candidates saying they “will accept a job offer only if they know and agree with a company’s purpose,” and that 90% are willing to trade a percentage of their lifetime earnings for greater meaning at work. [ECONOMIST- WORLD AHEAD 2023] Employee recruitment & retention is... Continue