A retired software and Digital executive, with a passion for people and growing leaders. Writes about the human side of leaderships, careers. Volunteers part time by teaching English. Works part time as a mentor and coach
Martin - My post is about the How of layoffs. You do say we need to do it with care. I would like to hear the other areas of disagreement with my other points.
Probably, but has the "HOW" layoffs are done changed. Can we imagine a world where we rethink this whole concept of employees being dispensable? I do not have easy answers, but know we can do better
Yes, agree completely that Individuals need to take responsibility and not depend on institutions to think about them. I am appalled by the lack of fiscal discipline and the waste that is going on in our Federal, State and County run organizations. Individuals can do better with some discipline and following Humble Dollar writers suggestions.
Jeff - I worked in a French company for the last 6 years before I retired and they treated me better than all my previous employers. I was glad to have retired from this company and people who I cared for and they cared about me
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Mike - Thanks for your comment. What wonderful thoughts and values. Lot to learn. Thank you
Post: My Window is Open – Come In
Link to comment from March 25, 2026
Martin - My post is about the How of layoffs. You do say we need to do it with care. I would like to hear the other areas of disagreement with my other points.
Post: America Doesn’t Just Do Layoffs. It’s Fallen in Love With Them
Link to comment from March 22, 2026
Loved the post and the courage it took your dad and mother to make this trip and uproot home to start it again in a new place.
Post: Took Courage
Link to comment from March 22, 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. You surely led with empathy and was sensitive to the needs of your team.
Post: America Doesn’t Just Do Layoffs. It’s Fallen in Love With Them
Link to comment from March 20, 2026
Probably, but has the "HOW" layoffs are done changed. Can we imagine a world where we rethink this whole concept of employees being dispensable? I do not have easy answers, but know we can do better
Post: America Doesn’t Just Do Layoffs. It’s Fallen in Love With Them
Link to comment from March 20, 2026
Yes, agree completely that Individuals need to take responsibility and not depend on institutions to think about them. I am appalled by the lack of fiscal discipline and the waste that is going on in our Federal, State and County run organizations. Individuals can do better with some discipline and following Humble Dollar writers suggestions.
Post: Retirement in America is not a pretty picture…and not getting better.
Link to comment from March 19, 2026
Mark - Loved the post. “Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat,”
Post: When Luck Rises, Be Ready to Dig
Link to comment from March 19, 2026
I know Dassault well. I worked for Schneider electric
Post: America Doesn’t Just Do Layoffs. It’s Fallen in Love With Them
Link to comment from March 18, 2026
Jeff - I worked in a French company for the last 6 years before I retired and they treated me better than all my previous employers. I was glad to have retired from this company and people who I cared for and they cared about me
Post: America Doesn’t Just Do Layoffs. It’s Fallen in Love With Them
Link to comment from March 18, 2026
Me too, David. Grateful and glad.
Post: America Doesn’t Just Do Layoffs. It’s Fallen in Love With Them
Link to comment from March 18, 2026