Quite the Contrary . . .
Quiet Quitting
“Disengaged employee syndrome” doesn’t cut it. Needs a marketing touch, perhaps an alliterative rebranding. Let’s call it quiet quitting.
PBS: Change Horses
PBS must alter its business model. It depends on donations. Yet, its donors are aging and the competitive landscape is changing. Rapidly.
Working for the Dark Side
Tired of the everyday routine? Thinking about a career change? Consider working for the dark side. It can be surprisingly rewarding.
Excessive Work Hours
Excessive work is the bane of an entrepreneur’s existence . . . and that of his or her business if it persists.
Startups Aren’t Perfect
Perfection is not a viable short term goal for startups. MVPs, beta sites, and other compromises are the norm.
Change Your Default Settings
Take a moment to review and change your default privacy settings and app permissions. Especially after updates.
ESG Myths
ESG ratings measure the sustainability and ethical impact of an investment/company. Great. Just don’t believe all the ESG marketing claims.
Subscription Red Tide
Excess subscription costs are a financial red tide for many small companies: Too small to notice at first, yet potentially toxic.
Unlimited Vacation
A position offering “unlimited vacation” can seem quite attractive. Don’t take this sound bite at face value.
Shrinkflation and Coffee
Shrinkflation is the inflation that one is not supposed to notice. For some coffee drinkers it is immediately apparent.
