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Does Fear Motivate, or Just Silence, Workers?
We all know about the ‘carrot and stick’ approach to get things done: the carrot being positive encouragement, praise, and rewards, while the stick represents the use of fear, threats, and sanctions, though the effectiveness of one form of motivation compared to another also depends on how each person perceives their ability and confidence to deal with that situation.
By Elaine Sihera 2 months ago in Journal
The $10.3 Million Paper Cup: When Louis Vuitton Took a Milk-Tea Chain to Court
It was early on July 28, Paris time. LVMH's first-half 2026 earnings call had moved into the analyst Q&A session. She had been in the CFO seat for less than a year. An ID from an Asian investment bank popped up, the question in one line of English: Has the lack of improvement in China's performance had anything to do with the lawsuit against Moli Naibai?
By Jin2 months ago in Journal
Hiring the Right Executive Chef
Six years ago, during this hotel pre-opening, I was part of the team responsible for building an operation from the ground up.
By Cristian Marino2 months ago in Journal
A Masterclass in Doing Everything, Except… THE Thing
Dear MF'n Diary, I find myself with so many ideas. So many things I want to do--yet doing nothing at the same damn time. Irritating.
By A Word with Kai3 months ago in Journal
Why do leaders lose their self-awareness as they climb the corporate ladder?
Why do smart leaders fail? Discover how hidden blind spots trigger systemic organizational collapse and the exact tools you need to see yourself clearly.
By Alex Lim3 months ago in Journal
What Being the Only Unemployed Friend Teaches You.
I’ve had an unsuccessful relationship with employment, although looking at the current job climate, there are many others like me.
By Nora Ross3 months ago in Journal
The Great AI Rehire And Dual Human Trap Leaders Are Sprinting Into
Written by a human, for humans, always. When you understand human psychophysiology... Business decisions and their results...
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM3 months ago in Journal
Hired at the IRS at 16!
When I was only 16, I was blessed with an absolute godsend of a job. Hanging in the counselors office at school was a flyer titled: STUDENTS! WORK SWINGS AT THE IRS- MAKE MONEY FOR COLLEGE!
By Thomas Speer3 months ago in Journal
Robert Hamilton: Heavier Than Metal
In the world of cultural icons, we have a specific image of what it means to be a "Rock Star." We think of the Prince of Darkness stalking a stage, or Sir Rod Stewart commanding a stadium with that unmistakable swagger. I have nothing but the deepest respect for those legends—their work, their talent, and the way they’ve defined generations of music is undeniable. Most of them would probably be the first to tell you that their "Heavy Metal" was a performance designed to thrill.
By Emily Hamilton Strachota3 months ago in Journal
What Leaders Refuse To Take Responsibility For That Causes Their Productivity To Crash Abysmally
Written by a human, for humans, always. One of the things that is often talked about in different leadership circles… Is productivity.
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM3 months ago in Journal
Writing, Humans, Businesses, And An AI World
Written by a human, for humans, always. Did you ever dream of becoming a writer? I think it is a dream that many people have...
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM3 months ago in Journal
Strike 3: Owlcation Has Repurposed Another One of My Articles
Owlcation’s staff are actively going through old data on Myers Briggs articles. I just found the THIRD article of mine that was repurposed on Owlcation. I wrote a few INFJ articles on HubPages, and I’m not sure if I cross posted this one. I confirmed it through The Wayback Machine.
By Andrea Lawrence3 months ago in Journal