Monthly Archives: May 2009
Manager vs. Leader
I’ve noticed that more companies are using “manager” and “leader” interchangeably when describing management and employee relationships. “Talk with your leader about any concerns regarding the new policy.” “Leaders will be meeting with their teams to review the annual review … Continue reading
Filed under Consumers, Human Resources, Management
What a concept!
I just read an article about “cool hunter” Josh Spear. I’ve been a routine reader of JoshSpear.com for the past few years. It keeps me up to date on new products, artists, concepts and other interesting finds and ideas. The … Continue reading
New Management Needed
I guess nothing is shocking, but this recent Zogby poll made me do a double-take: 73% of U.S. workers describe themselves as “disengaged” – that is, doing the bare minimum required – and 80% say they want more freedom. The … Continue reading
Filed under Human Resources, Management
Killer Website Design Kills Usability
I just visited a design/art/photography website with multiple galleries, a store, a services section, a blog and a contact us section. OK, it’s a design site so it looked great–a beautiful layout and some funky grooves playing in the background. … Continue reading
Mary Nohl, Pixar and Marketing
Mary Nohl is a now famous Milwaukee artist and sculptor. Mary was known as the Witch of the North Shore, named by local kids who would dare to visit her strange home and yard near Lake Michigan on Milwaukee’s North … Continue reading
Filed under Advertising, Consumers, Marketing, Surprise Marketing
