Author: Bob Goldman
Opinion
Don’t Be Happy. Worry.
February 10, 2016
I’m worried about you. I’m worried that you are not worried about you. Really, the way things are going at...
Opinion
It’s a Burden … It’s a Plague … It’s SuperBoss
February 3, 2016
If I were smarter, and more highly motivated, and just a little bit British, I’m sure I would regularly read...
Opinion
My Crazy Boss Isn’t Crazy Enough
January 27, 2016
Do you have a crazy boss? Do the masters and mistresses of your universe give you assignments that make no...
Opinion
Smarty Pants
January 20, 2016
Once upon a time, employers tried to hire people who were already very, very smart. That wasn’t easy to do,...
Opinion
Make Your First Day Your Last Day
January 13, 2016
OK, you got the job. Good on you. Enjoy the congratulations from your friends and family. Revel in the jealousy...
Opinion
The Affirmation Prescription
January 6, 2016
You know what is it – an affirmation? It’s a statement you make about you. You usually say it to...
Opinion
Failing at Failure
December 30, 2015
2015-11-12 If you’re feeling bad for being such a failure, I have some worse news for you. Not only are...
Opinion
Humble Pie, Sweetie Pie
December 23, 2015
2015-11-05 I’m not very good at my job. My judgment is horrible, and I make lots of mistakes. Most of...
Opinion
Wake Up! Shut Down!
December 16, 2015
I know you’re dying to ask, so I’ll tell you. This morning I woke up at 5 a.m., did a...
Opinion
Sitting Ducks
December 9, 2015
You’d better sit down; I’ve got some scary news for you. On the other hand, maybe you’d better not. Better...