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The Robots are Coming: Now What?

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As 5G digital transmission speeds–which are 10 to 100 times faster than 4G depending on the application–take root and establish a new normal for digital velocity, right behind them are robots. Retail mega-monster Walmart fired a loud cannon recently, announcing that one-fourth of its stores will integrate robots in place of unskilled labor. The robots […]

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Inclusionary vs. Exclusionary Leadership Styles

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While most organizations operate somewhere between these two extreme leadership approaches, some do not. Three problems typically arise from both Inclusionary and Exclusionary leadership.. In view of the current chaos on Capitol Hill, it is easy to see why: Opposing styles forced to deal with each other tend to spend more time playing tug-of-war than […]

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Working in a Digital World: The 6 Keys to Skill Development

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Nothing has changed the talent development profession as much as the global recession’s propulsion of a heavily wired, increasingly dependent digital world. Innovation exploded, cost dropped, ease of use took quantum steps forward, and permeation mushroomed. User motivations grew from convenience to necessity. Information is everywhere — too much at times — and the challenge […]

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“The Impact of Technology” … and A Most Intriguing Interview Queston

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The Single Incident   I was asked recently during lunch with a meeting planner what single incident inspired me to research and write The Impact of Technology on Behavior & Happiness. Since that was a new one — I had never been asked that one before — I had to think about the answer. A vivid, colorful slide show flashed […]

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College Program: How to Manage Stress & an Overly Crowded Head

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Note to Self: Your Head is Not an Open Bar! We begin with the Minions, famous truth-seekers and walkers of the sort of straight and sometimes narrow: With more portals into the mind than ever before, and digital permeation creating cranial confusion with record with seeming 24/7 relentless frequency — campus stress is up, unhappiness […]

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It’s Not About the Customer

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I was recently having lunch with a long-time friend and sales executive in Atlanta when he told a story about a customer’s simple ask proving to be virtually impossible to execute. When he finished this story–which was cringe-worthy but laugh out loud funny–he threw up his arms and proclaimed, “It’s not about the customer!” That comment gave […]

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NEW BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT! “Portable Dad”

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I am tremendously proud to announce the impending release of “Portable Dad,” Stuff to Know without the Lecture. The book will soon be released in both eBook and print formats, with the eBook version expected later this month and print version soon to follow. Here is more about the project: Ocean Palmer’s Portable Dad Stuff […]

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“Telepressure” — Do You Feel It?

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The New Science of “Telepressure” (note: I read a recent article by Mandy Oaklander on Time.com (8Nov14) and felt it was so compelling her work was certainly deserved sharing. I have paraphrased Mandy’s words only slightly and commend her work as a relevant and thoughtful piece). Email was supposed to free up time in workplace […]

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Why Office Relationships are Easy or Difficult

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The reason why some office relationships come easy and others grate like sandpaper is very easy to explain. Because of this, there is no excuse to let negative relationships perpetuate in your life or office. Virtually all are improvable — if you choose to improve them. To turn this “I like her but do not […]

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