Have you heard of time banking? I just learned about it from my pal Amy Guth. No, it’s not a PTO strategy. It’s an alternative approach that promotes community building, cooperation, and reciprocity by exchanging goods and services using time as the currency. This is not the opposite of capitalism. Instead, it’s a way that…
In a previous post, I wrote about the cult-like aspects of capitalism and how it affects our work lives. As the world tries to recover from the pandemic, oligarchs, corporate boards, executives, and leaders are reasserting their dominance over workers. They’re pushing for greater productivity, adopting AI technologies to maximize revenue and profits, and engaging…
The world is challenging and can be lonely. We must surround ourselves with people who inspire and support us professionally and personally. These connections shape our mindset, influence our actions, and help us grow. I’d like to share my perspective on the value of building a robust HR network, give IRL examples of remarkable individuals…
Yesterday, I spoke at a conference called Create Good, which focuses on sharing innovative ideas in the non-profit communications space. Attendees are the creative minds behind your favorite local charities, agencies, and advocacy groups who strive to make a difference in the world. The event was delightful and inspiring. A Candid Conversation with a Friend…
There’s a debate among #BusinessFamous influencers that might apply to you. What’s the role of AI in content creation? Is using ChatGPT to write a blog post for you unethical? When using artificial intelligence to construct, refine, or edit a blog post or social media copy, are you required to disclose? And is it wrong…
I have been a part of the Twitter community since 2006, initially joining anonymously and then under my name in 2007. As a result, I have witnessed the platform’s transformation from a simple tool for sharing status updates to a diverse social media network catering to millions of users worldwide, including celebrities, politicians, journalists, and…
Ten years ago, a group of friends in my area made headlines by getting a group vasectomy, which quickly went viral. I know three of those four guys, and they are funny, generous, and passionate about normalizing individual responsibility and healthcare for men. They were truly ahead of their time. In the United States, vasectomy…
Every day, I see pictures of my book, Betting On You, displayed in FedEx stores across America alongside classic titles like “Who Moved My Cheese?” and “12 Hour Walk.” The journey of my book has been quite an adventure, filled with unexpected twists and turns. America has been through a pandemic, a contentious election, an…
My name is Laurie Ruettimann, and I’m a Corporate Drinker. I drink because of work, in spite of work, and to escape work. And I bet many of you have, too. This realization led me to contemplate the complex relationship between work, alcohol, and corporate culture, which ultimately inspired me to create The Corporate Drinker…
I’m just back from Chicago, where the good folks at the American Educational Research Association hosted a dual-component annual meeting where people could come together online and virtually to hear the best ideas in the industry. You couldn’t ride an elevator without hearing attendees gush about the event. From learning opportunities to networking events, these…
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