It is a common belief that the millennials are a needy, self absorbed and entitled generation. Probably a small element of truth to some of these beliefs. On the flip side, this generation can be insecure, laced with anxiety, and lacking in … [Read more...]
Project Oxygen
The powers that be at Google finally realized that STEM skills were less important than soft skills. As part of a human capital initiative, Project Oxygen, they learned what makes for successful hires. The top seven soft skills sought by Google, … [Read more...]
Tribes
I love the notion of tribes in today’s society. Tribes are defined as as a group that is “linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture”. We need tribes to create and move a common cause. We need tribes to build … [Read more...]
Jose
He came to America, in the middle of the night, on a boat from Cuba over 20 years ago. He paid 5,000 pesos to an “agent” in Miami to make the four hour trip on a makeshift vessel. Even today, that is a fortune. Eighteen nervous strangers huddled … [Read more...]