Whatever architectural style the Weekend at Bernie’s is:

France helped us during the revolution. The world has, generally speaking, been pretty good to us when we ask for help.

Bruce Willis and Tom Cruise

Gotta get on it!

He’s 9 by the way. The line between cool mom and terrible parent is thin here. 😉

I have 2 kids. But between the two, we collect: Fans, scary jack-in-the-boxes, sprinklers, inflatables, and pencil sharpeners.

Slight variations (dog’s collar, I support my kids weird collections), but based on this list, I’d say I’m a successful 40-something.

I have neuropathic pain and acupuncture has helped manage it so I can stay away from these kinds of medicine. Might be worth giving a shot (if nothing else you get a nap, which I always welcome).

https://www.usa.philips.com/c-f/XC000006595/how-do-i-use-my-sonicare-toothbrush

You may not be an AH, but you don’t sound that interested in being actual friends. Don’t bother wasting her time.

I would get another job. During your exit interview, make sure they know this is the sole reason you are leaving.

I live in suburbia and the cannabis stores cater, in part, to suburban moms. They are clean, well lit, and the staff are very approachable. It’s fascinating to see.

Fools gold!

I’ve converted all my investments into girl scout cookies because they (1) are high value And can be traded for goods and services; and (2) can be eaten when no food is available. 😉

Didn’t they announce EOL in February of last year? Who is still using this anyway?

Many democracies form coalitions between smaller parties to create a majority voting block - the US just does it before the election.

I’m a parent and do not agree with this approach. Everyone should behave in public - and kids should practice so they can learn. At home, my kids get to behave like animals and we do things where they can behave like kids, like trampoline park, zoo, the arcade, etc. When we are out at places where the kids should behave, we bring them iPads and headphones so they are able to make it through the activity. But it is just rude to let your kid intrude and ruin a dinner, museum, movie, etc for others.

Sure thing! Here are some other thoughts your survey brought to mind:

1. I think of business culture as the way people behave when a leader isn’t there giving direction. So, sota in line with your perspective. But unlike the culture of a country, I think a business’ culture is defined by behaviors (as opposed to beliefs).

2. In the last 40 years, public corporations have focused on profits and shareholder value. But I think it is a huge mistake to ignore the other groups the business impacts and influences, such as their customers, their employees and the community they are in. My perspective is that unless all of those things are looked after, the business will become terrible over time (Boeing is like a case study on this).

3. Not mentioned in your survey, but a pet peeve is the lack of development and mentorship of staff. Most teams could be so much stronger with the right support, oversight and development. But it requires a lot of elbow grease, which managers and leaders are unwilling to put in. To me, this is so wrong it boarders on unethical. But, at least in the US, it is pervasive across businesses.

I have so many thoughts stirred up by this survey. Here’s just 1: some companies don’t benefit from consultants because they are the unwilling or unable to implement their recommendations - not because the recommendatios are wrong. Honestly, most big companies hire consultants to blame their poor results on - and for that, consultants are totally worth the cost. Happy to share more if you would like - just message me.

Descartes’ evil demon strikes again. 😉