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Necessary evils and why evil men matter

July 12, 2018 By Marilyn Weinstein

Evil men, dictator

I can’t make you believe me when I tell you that the world needs evil men. And I’m certainly not going to assume that you’ll feel better about current events if you end up agreeing with my … [Read more...] about Necessary evils and why evil men matter

Filed Under: And More, Management and LeadershipTagged With: evil men, Hitler, leaders, Leadership, Trump

#BuyTwitter or #BuyStupidity? You tell me.

August 25, 2017 By Marilyn Weinstein

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The #BuyTwitter campaign reminds me of the first time I attended a wedding that resulted in a marriage lasting less than a year. On hearing of the divorce, I laughed when my father asked, “Do you get … [Read more...] about #BuyTwitter or #BuyStupidity? You tell me.

Filed Under: And MoreTagged With: #BuyStupidity, #BuyTwitter, GoFundMe, Trump, Valerie Plame Wilson

Flagrantly Offensive? You’re Fired.

June 9, 2017 By Marilyn Weinstein

We’ve done it. We built a society in which blurred lines between right and wrong are the norm. On the one hand, people in the spotlight are held to a higher level of scrutiny. But on the other, I’m … [Read more...] about Flagrantly Offensive? You’re Fired.

Filed Under: And MoreTagged With: Double standard, Kathy Griffin, public opinion, Trump, You’re Fired

Open letter to Uber Founder and CEO Travis Kalanick – Why quit?

February 7, 2017 By Marilyn Weinstein

Dear Travis Kalanick: Don’t quit. Unless you didn’t want the job in the first place or you took it for the wrong reasons, don’t quit. I understand a bit about your announcement yesterday to step down … [Read more...] about Open letter to Uber Founder and CEO Travis Kalanick – Why quit?

Filed Under: Management and Leadership, TechnologyTagged With: Economic Advisory Council, Travis Kalanick, Trump

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