A personal journey through architectural genius in the Sonoran Desert The stunning architecture of Taliesin West against the backdrop of the McDowell Mountains As I mentioned in previous posts, I spent last week in Scottsdale for a conference. While the business aspects of the trip were productive, it was the unexpected cultural encounter with architectural history that left the most lasting impression. On my final evening, I attended the President's Dinner at Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and architectural laboratory nestled in the McDowell Mountains. What…
How different generations bring their unique perspectives and working styles to the modern workplace Flip-flops — a symbol of changing workplace norms across generations As I have mentioned in past posts, I was at a Communications Media Managers Association (CMMA) event last week in Arizona. Before I was a manager I always hated not getting any information about what my bosses got to learn at the events they attended, so I vowed when I became a manager I would communicate everything (as much as possible anyway) that I…
Free, Digital, and Accessible to All My First Long Form Blog I've been writing down a few topics in draft form and adding to them as I have time. That may be good news or bad news, depending on if you like to read long posts. Please know with all blog posts that my ideas are just that, ideas. Society tends to want to think the way it has always been taught, but change is inevitable. Bruce Barton said it best with his quote: "when you are through…
Understanding How Men Die in America The stark infographic above presents a sobering look at the causes of death for men in the United States in 2008. While we often fear the sensational – shark attacks, lightning strikes, or spider bites – the data reveals a different reality about what truly threatens men's lives. This visualization puts into perspective both the major killers and the statistical rarities, challenging us to reconsider our perception of risk. Cancer Breakdown Other Significant Causes While we often fear the dramatic and sensational…
Breaking Down What a Seven-Figure Salary Actually Means Ever wonder what it would be like to make a million dollars a year? While most of us might channel our inner Dr. Evil when we think about such a sum, the reality after taxes looks quite different from what you might expect. Thanks to this salary calculator, we can see exactly how a million-dollar annual income breaks down into daily, weekly, and monthly take-home pay after taxes. *Daily rate based on a 5-day work week. Key Takeaways The average…
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