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Honor and Esteem our Workers; Protect our Workers – Two Simple Reminders on this Labor Day

I have two simple recommendations for Labor Day: #1 – Let’s honor and esteem our workers. #2 – Let’s protect our workers. There seems to be a whole lot of anti-labor sentiment these days.  That is, I think, a little wrong-headed.  And it reveals some very short memories. Let’s take them in reverse order: #2 —Let’s… Read More Honor and Esteem our Workers; Protect our Workers – Two Simple Reminders on this Labor Day

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I’ve Been Thinking About Ethical Responsibilities…

Do not, under any circumstances, tell a lie – of either commission or omission.  Do not stretch the truth, exaggerate, or make ___ up to get out of trouble or make yourself look good… Do not attempt to project different images depending on whom you’re with.  People can spot inauthenticity…  Show up as yourself consistently. … Read More I’ve Been Thinking About Ethical Responsibilities…

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It’s Not My Fault – I’m Not Responsible

In a 2006 internal memo to underground mine managers, Blankenship’s exasperation with what he saw as excessive caution was evident: As the New York Times reported, in the memo, Mr. Don Blankenship (CEO of Massey Energy Corporation) instructed the company’s underground mine superintendents to place coal production first. “This memo is necessary only because we… Read More It’s Not My Fault – I’m Not Responsible

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