A Note to Managers About Deception
We are inclined to believe those whom we do not know because they have never deceived us.
–Samuel Johnson
Hint to Management: Never, Ever Sing in Videos
If you’re in management and have the urge to sing in a video, don’t do it unless your name is Bono or Pavarotti (well, Bono). Senior managers are managers, and talent is talent. Know the difference, guys.
Bank of America Managers Butcher “One” (via Flip Chart Fairy Tales)
Singapore Media Development Managers Rap (via TechCrunch)
If you’re in senior management and feel the need to make a creative video, think about doing an Elf Yourself. At least it’s good comedy.
Quick Tech Note
Sorry about that error message when you leave a comment. It’s annoying and I’m trying to fix it. I “upgraded” to WP 2.3.1, and it’s a bug in the system. Your comments get saved, but you get bailed out of the blog. Thanks for leaving comments at all. Sorry for the hassle.
UPDATE: Okay, I think I found the bug. Will you drop me a note if the site kicks you into limbo anymore?
The Eyes Have It
Want to understand people? Look ‘em in the eye. You can tell a lot about how someone’s thinking by tracking their eye movement.
HR Lesson: Work Hard and Be Nice to People
There’s a real brilliance in simplicity. Anthony Burrill’s woodblock poster should be put up in HR departments and break rooms around the country. Toss out the HR mission statements. This is it: Work hard and be nice to people.
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