What is Fair
Editor's Note: This post is a little longer than usual, but worth the time. One of the 13 behaviors I teach managers is fairness. The...
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Brian Watkins
- Sep 10, 2023
- 2 min
Should Orgs Take a Stand on Cultural Issues?
It feels like every day we hear about some boycott of an organization. This org is being boycotted for being too “woke” and that org is...
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Brian Watkins
- Apr 18, 2022
- 1 min
Why Do Managers Focus on Equality
I have been very clear that you can’t treat people equally, but you can treat them fairly. So why do so many managers strive for...
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Brian Watkins
- Apr 18, 2022
- 1 min
Diversity and Fairness
Being fair (not equal) with employees is necessary to be a great manager. With an emphasis on diversity and inclusion, this becomes even...
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Brian Watkins
- Apr 18, 2022
- 1 min
Business Schools Need to Teach Fairness/Empathy
I am not a fan of business schools. I got my MBA (at night while working) and while I did learn some things, it wasn't nearly enough to...
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Brian Watkins
- Apr 18, 2022
- 2 min
Fairness and Standards
I occasionally get questions about fairness that go something like this: If I treat people as individuals, does that mean that everyone...
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Brian Watkins
- Apr 18, 2022
- 1 min
Treating People Equally is a Folly
I have cognitive difference when it comes to equality. I grew up being told and believing that we want to treat everyone equally. It...
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Brian Watkins
- Mar 23, 2022
- 1 min
Are Fair and Right the Same Thing?
There are certain topics where the end result and the decision making progress are fairly black and white. When it comes to feedback or...
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Brian Watkins
- Feb 1, 2022
- 2 min
Is This Fairness?
Not often I get to write about the Supreme Court, but here we go. With Justice Steven Breyer retiring this week, the choice of the next...
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Brian Watkins
- Jan 31, 2022
- 1 min
Greed Isn't Necessary
I heard someone on TV the other day (I can't remember who) say "greed is necessary for success". Part of the reason that I can't remember...
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Brian Watkins
- Jan 20, 2022
- 2 min
Cultural Fit Vs. Diversity
I have to admit a weakness. I noticed it about year ago and I have been trying hard to fix it, but so far I am failing. Diversity is a...
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Brian Watkins
- Nov 24, 2021
- 1 min
D&I - Social, Not Just Race and Gender
When we talk diversity and inclusion, we talk mostly about race and gender. But social class also needs to be considered. The simple fact...
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Brian Watkins
- Nov 16, 2021
- 1 min
Hybrid work
One of the many lost messages of the pandemic workforce is the concept of the remote workforce. The true benefit of the remote workforce...
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Brian Watkins
- Sep 28, 2021
- 2 min
Compassion and Accountability are Not Mutually Exclusive
Managers (and employees) believe that some concepts are diametrically opposed. I see this a lot with accountability. Managers think that...
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Brian Watkins
- Sep 23, 2021
- 1 min
Questioning the No-Asshole Rule
I'm not sure where it started, but several books and people refer to the no-asshole rule. This rule essentially says that no matter what,...
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Brian Watkins
- Aug 3, 2021
- 1 min
Diversity and Fairness
Being fair (not equal) with employees is necessary to be a great manager. With an emphasis on diversity and inclusion, this becomes even...
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Brian Watkins
- Jun 16, 2021
- 1 min
Should DEI become IDE?
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has been a huge topic for years, with an increased emphasis over the last year or so. While...
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Brian Watkins
- May 25, 2021
- 1 min
The 1-Year Anniversary
Today is the 1-year anniversary of the George Floyd death. The hope is that the day passes with proper remembrance and reverence. It...
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Brian Watkins
- May 25, 2021
- 1 min
The 1-Year Anniversary
Today is the 1-year anniversary of the George Floyd death. The hope is that the day passes with proper remembrance and reverence. It...
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Brian Watkins
- Apr 21, 2021
- 1 min
Business Schools Need to Teach Fairness/Empathy
I am not a fan of business schools. I got my MBA (at night while working) and while I did learn some things, it wasn't nearly enough to...
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