Tag: corporate culture
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Inside the Lines, Outside the Truth
Photo by Joyce Romero on Unsplash Author’s Note The opening story in this piece is fictional—but it’s not invented. It draws from publicly available reporting, court documents, and personal accounts related to the Purdue Pharma case and the wider opioid crisis. The names, moments, and characters have been fictionalized, but the architecture of the story—how…
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Resourceful Humans: Why Loyalty Can’t Be Outsourced
A Quiet Exodus—The Anatomy of One “Small” Decision When Jessica resigned, the exit interview lasted six polite minutes. HR dutifully recorded “better compensation” and “career growth” as the official reasons, yet the subtext was louder: You noticed every email praising my extra hours, but not the real-world cost of those hours. Inflation had eroded her…
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On Leadership: Earning Respect, Exercising Authority
Author’s Note There’s a moment in the film Annapolis that has stayed with me, long after the rest of the story faded. During a training exercise, a Marine instructor brings out a body bag, lays it before the cadets, and orders one of them inside. As the young woman struggles to stay calm, the instructor…
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Rebranding the Grind: New Buzzwords to Soften the Blow
Discover how modern corporate buzzwords—from “returnship” to “quiet hiring”—are reshaping workplace culture. This article explores whether these terms genuinely benefit employees or merely offer a fresh coat of paint on old practices.
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No One Wants to Work {Like This}
If you’ve been on LinkedIn lately, you’ve probably scrolled past posts on “quiet quitting,” burnout, or work-life balance. These topics resonate because so many professionals feel caught in a work culture that demands more time, energy, and mental space than ever before. Make no mistake: this article isn’t a rallying cry to quit your job,…
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Beyond the Title: Recognizing Hollow Roles and Cultivating Real Value
Ever met a “Chief Visionary Officer” whose primary job seemed to be attending meetings and nodding sagely? Modern workplaces often function like microcosms of a larger corporate theater, complete with titles and hierarchies that sometimes obscure more than they reveal. Many employees quickly discover that their official role does not always align with the actual…
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