As I started to read the first chapter I thought it may have been a detailed account of the landscapes of America. But I soon realized the first paragraph was just setting the scene for the introduction of the characters. The first chapter of Americana: Stories by Bill Hemmig takes us into a deep dive... Continue Reading →
Manufacturing Civility by Christian Masotti and Lewena Bayer
Manufacturing Civility was refreshing in its unexpected simplicity . Manufacturing Civility straddles the line between business strategy and improving humanity. The title’s play on the word “Manufacturing” was a delightful pun because it informed much of what and how the book was presented, while also highlighting the tightrope this book walked. Christian Masotti and Lewena... Continue Reading →
“Civility at Work” by Dr. Lewena Bayer
Many of us spend our lives working hard to learn skills that will be valuable, and demanded on the workplace. Yet, we neglect essential soft skills, seen as "nice to have", such as Civility. It should be a no-brainer, the fact that employers should treat their employees well. Respect the fact that they are working,... Continue Reading →
