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I am not Christine Blasey Ford

October 4, 2018 By Marilyn Weinstein

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As similar as our teen experiences may be, I am not Christine Blasey Ford. Fortunately, I also can’t speak to what she experienced. But most people under age 40 or over 60 are missing the context … [Read more...] about I am not Christine Blasey Ford

Filed Under: And MoreTagged With: 1980s, 1980s context, 80s, accepted norm, Brett Kavanaugh, Christine Blasey Ford, culture, Judge, rape, SCOUTS, Supreme Court, teen boys, teen girls, teens

We Hire Millennials – and other purpose-driven people (part 2 of 3)

February 22, 2018 By Marilyn Weinstein

Go the extra mile - purpose-driven work

We’re told Millennials want to feel connected to a greater good or to their company’s values.  That’s not new. What seems to be new is that, somehow, the onus is now on the employer to ensure that … [Read more...] about We Hire Millennials – and other purpose-driven people (part 2 of 3)

Filed Under: Business, Career Development, Management and LeadershipTagged With: culture, Marilyn Weinstein, meaningful work, Millennials, participation trophies, purpose-driven, Vivo

It happened to #MeToo – but not how you think

October 25, 2017 By Marilyn Weinstein

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A lot of people are saying #MeToo lately; so many, in fact, that its meaning is getting diluted and we're losing sight of what the message should be in workplaces – and society, for that matter. Let … [Read more...] about It happened to #MeToo – but not how you think

Filed Under: Business, Career Development, Management and LeadershipTagged With: #MeToo, culture, harassment

It’s culture that caused Wells Fargo and Equifax to mess up

October 13, 2017 By Marilyn Weinstein

Company culture is core values

This year’s spotlights on Wells Fargo and Equifax came at a time when company culture is such a buzz word that employers who don’t have a game room or a fridge full of fresh fruit and organic snacks … [Read more...] about It’s culture that caused Wells Fargo and Equifax to mess up

Filed Under: Business, Management and LeadershipTagged With: company, culture, Equifax, Marilyn Weinstein, values, Wells Fargo

Company Culture. It’s a Real Thing.

August 4, 2017 By Marilyn Weinstein

A longtime and very dear client of Vivo has worked with us at both his current and former companies. His former company had what I call “accidental” culture, just as Vivo did for several years. But … [Read more...] about Company Culture. It’s a Real Thing.

Filed Under: Business, Management and LeadershipTagged With: Accidental Culture, Corporate Culture, culture, Employees, Vivo

Look! Another Woman. Gasp!

June 14, 2017 By Marilyn Weinstein

Really, Uber. I tried to stand strong against the #DeleteUber campaign earlier this year. Then, I stayed loyal, hoping that there was no way that your HR staff could have ignored years of harassment … [Read more...] about Look! Another Woman. Gasp!

Filed Under: Management and LeadershipTagged With: culture, Tech, Travis Kalanick, Uber, Wan Ling Martello, women in leadership

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