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13+ Reasons why NOT to watch Season 2

June 19, 2018 By Marilyn Weinstein

13 Reasons why not to watch series streaming TV

I recently binge-watched a Netflix program I can’t stand. I did it to save you the trouble. Within a few episodes, I had already found several reason why Season 2 of “13 Reasons Why” is repugnant and … [Read more...] about 13+ Reasons why NOT to watch Season 2

Filed Under: And MoreTagged With: 13 Reasons Why, irresponsible, Netflix, Season 2

Appearance isn’t everything. And sex shouldn’t be a “thing”

April 24, 2018 By Marilyn Weinstein

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I have a rather longstanding and loudly expressed disgust for all things supposedly pro-female-empowerment – that litany of research and advice aiming to teach us women how to appear. From the best … [Read more...] about Appearance isn’t everything. And sex shouldn’t be a “thing”

Filed Under: Business, Management and Leadership, Women in LeadershipTagged With: advancement, appearance, Elizabeth Holmes, Facebook, Katrina Lake, Mark Zuckerberg, Tammie Jo Shults, women in leadership, women in tech

How are you ‘celebrating’ Equal Pay Day?

April 10, 2018 By Marilyn Weinstein

Woman holding money, equal pay, pay parity

A friend’s girlfriend, Delilah, was called into her boss’s office yesterday for some great news. “I was ecstatic!” Delilah told my friend. “First, I got the small cost of living raise, as I expected. … [Read more...] about How are you ‘celebrating’ Equal Pay Day?

Filed Under: Business, Career Development, Management and Leadership, TechnologyTagged With: equal pay, equal pay day, pay parity, women, work

The fine art of honesty

April 5, 2018 By Marilyn Weinstein

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Just once, I'd like to hear a sales person say, “If I told you the truth, you wouldn’t buy my product or service” and then show me what parts of their marketing materials constitute B.S. They might … [Read more...] about The fine art of honesty

Filed Under: Business, Management and LeadershipTagged With: Big Five, buyer, consulting, honesty, IT staffing, lies, sales

“Oh, Kale No!” – Real change is too slow

March 27, 2018 By Marilyn Weinstein

Real change is annoyingly slow. Let me be more specific: Behaviors might change quickly, but it takes months for real habits to develop out of those new behaviors. You can’t trick the human brain … [Read more...] about “Oh, Kale No!” – Real change is too slow

Filed Under: Business, Management and LeadershipTagged With: attitude, behavior, business transformation, CEO, diet, executive, habits, kale, real change, turnaround

Do Millennials really want transparency?

March 2, 2018 By Marilyn Weinstein

Do Millennials really want transparency? Millennial man in denial

I hope I wake up tomorrow morning blindsided by raw, bad news that I have no control over, that speaks of gloom and doom. I love being hit over the head with the proverbial sledgehammer. Doses of … [Read more...] about Do Millennials really want transparency?

Filed Under: Business, Career Development, Management and LeadershipTagged With: autonomy, Deloitte, gratitude, Millennials, transparency, what Millennials want

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