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Want more heroes? Then talk about the heroes!

March 31, 2017 By Marilyn Weinstein

Recently, I discussed how “fake news” is not new. Well, guess what? Neither is the media’s tradition of sensationalizing tragedies and turning criminals into celebrities. Case in point: The names … [Read more...] about Want more heroes? Then talk about the heroes!

Filed Under: And MoreTagged With: attack, bombs, Catoctin High School, fake news, Frederick County Maryland, her father, Maryland, media, Nichole Cevario, sensationalize, shooting, stockpile, Thurnton

The Affordable Running Shoes Edict (ARSE)

March 27, 2017 By Marilyn Weinstein

Running shoes are a fundamental right in Marilynopolis. I campaigned and was elected years ago on the premise that everyone should have equal access to a well-crafted athletic shoe. One that, when … [Read more...] about The Affordable Running Shoes Edict (ARSE)

Filed Under: And MoreTagged With: affordability, Affordable Care Act, Affordable Running Shoes Edict, Capitalism, Communism, employer sponsored, marketplace, open enrollment, pricing, Socialism

F-it: A 5-Step Program

March 24, 2017 By Marilyn Weinstein

“They” – those unspecified developers of conventional wisdom – say it takes three weeks to form a habit, and one day to break it. Mind you, this theory “They” share only applies to “good” habits like … [Read more...] about F-it: A 5-Step Program

Filed Under: And MoreTagged With: bad habits, F-it, give yourself a break, good habits, PTO

Warning! Hot Coffee is Hot (and Sarah Palin can’t see Russia from her house)

March 21, 2017 By pmm5050

Hot coffee on a grill

Unless you’re cut off from society (lucky you), you’re aware of the hottest buzz words since last November – “fake news” and “alternative facts”. Politicians blame the media for the problem; the media … [Read more...] about Warning! Hot Coffee is Hot (and Sarah Palin can’t see Russia from her house)

Filed Under: And More, BusinessTagged With: alternative facts, fake news, H.Res. 191, Liebeck v. McDonald’s, Longfellow, Paul Revere's Ride, Sarah Palin, SNL, Tina Fey

Why you can’t smell your own BO (aka Reticular Activation)

March 9, 2017 By Marilyn Weinstein

cheeseburger

During a week-long uneraining session with one of our Fortune 25 clients last month, I was reminded of my White Castle job as a teenager. On any given weekend day, dressed in my light blue polyester … [Read more...] about Why you can’t smell your own BO (aka Reticular Activation)

Filed Under: Business, Management and LeadershipTagged With: agile transformation, client engagement, client relations, Fortune 25 client, Marilyn Weinstein, reticular activation, small business, Vivo, white castle

I Hate This Guy So Much I Want to Hire Him

March 3, 2017 By Marilyn Weinstein

glassdoor

People know I’m not a Glassdoor fan. While I dislike anonymous Internet comments, I find anonymous reviews completely pointless. If you’re not willing to identify yourself, why would your opinion – … [Read more...] about I Hate This Guy So Much I Want to Hire Him

Filed Under: BusinessTagged With: glassdoor, Marilyn Weinstein, Mike, unverified reviews, Vivo

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