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Time For A Better Capitalism
When Henry Blodget writes an opinion piece about the inequality in modern America ... concluding with
"It's time for a more balanced approach"
Henry Blodget
Then I guess it must be time!
On the click through– a good read, some informative images, and the fact that the whole things is sitting in the LinkedIN silo shouldn’t put you off. In particular he writes;
... the problem with the profit-maximization obsession is that it hurts the economy.
Henry Blodget
I have to say - I agree.
It's pretty simple really .. and a central theme of mine. In fact, I go further. It's bad for society.
The 'graphic story' I have in the works shows why. Don't worry - it won't be as complex as the Mueller one.
People: Alfie
How about you? I asked.
"Me? More brothers and sisters than most and none of them talk to me and the missus."
That must be hard.
Not really. It runs in the family. My parents hardly ever talked.
"You can't choose your family, but you sure can choose your friends".
My Dad [efn_note]A long time ago[/efn_note]
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People: Semera
He looked at me. Eyes piercing my skull.
“Yes - I have heard of it I replied. An African nation … right?”
African yes.
"I’m sorry, I can’t place exactly where in Africa - but, my memory tells me in the North .. near Ethiopia?”
You do indeed know my country. He gave me the biggest smile.
And then this young man from Eritrea launched into the story of his journey from Africa to San Francisco. Not harrowing … though if you know anything of that region, that is more surprising than if it was.
I won a scholarship to America. I am a musician. I came here ten years ago.
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Our fourth Newsletter just dropped. The focus this week .. People!
Hamid Ulukaya - founder and CEO of 'Chobani Yoghurt' presents his plan - 'the anti-CEO playbook'. A fascinating journey through the early days of the company - and how it's
Secondly, A reminder that when you build systems and make changes in your organization, it's
Finally, for a while now, I have been writing about why we should stop using the word 'Content' to describe our ”book, novel, short story, article, white paper, promotional piece, advert, painting, sculpture, song, opera, photograph …. you get the point.
This week Om Malik and Khoi Vinh have both written about that very topic. Personally delighted if finally this message is catching on and
As long as ‘we the creators’ fall into the trap of using ‘their’ words to describe our work, our soul, our passion, our beliefs as ‘content’, then our work will continue to be viewed as ’free - to - cheap - to - low - cost, homogenized, non differentiated, interchangeable fodder’.
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Humanity
Newsletter Three from People First just launched. The theme for this week's edition is 'Humanity’ including me spotting this in a clothing store recently. I didn’t buy it - but I sure was tempted, as I ready myself for October’s IIW. (more)
The Anti-CEO Playbook
I am not usually slow in attacking the nature of business, but not sure the 'Anti-CEO' playbook is exactly the right angle here. That said Hamid Ulukaya's points are excellent. How he built Chobani is a fascinating story. And at one point I was very much reminded me of a couple of People First tenets.
You Build Bridges From Both Sides
I am often asked what People First is about and how it differs to everything else that goes on in the identity/data/self-sovereign/blockchain ... blah blah blah space? I was asked again this morning. I replied, but as so often happens, the essence of the message was not specifically 'private' - and so this post emerged.
If you check out The DigLife Collective, The Me2B Alliance, The
In my email exchange, I was taken by one phrase;
"It really has to do with bridging that chasm between technology makers and people."
That idea is often referenced, with variations of actual words used. The meaning is constant. The visual is instant. Or is it?
It dawned on me ...
When engineers build bridges, they always
My ah-ha moment ... was understanding that the technology makers recognize the need to cross the chasm - but all seem to be building from the 'Tech Side'. People First is building the bridge from the 'People Side'.
Does anyone know of any other organization that is building the bridge from the 'People Side'? I sure would like to talk with them.
The American Dream
All that is needed ... just three minutes of your time. A little more 'political' than the usual People First posts ... George Carlin - Life Is Worth Losing.
| Released | January 10, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Recorded | November 5, 2005, Beacon Theater, New York City, New York |
[youtu.be/KSuEa2xPd...](https://youtu.be/KSuEa2xPdYo)
Thirteen Years Ago ... needless to say - nothing has changed, other than more people are aware ... hoping that this will make even more people aware ... and then we do something about it.
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People Matter
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New Power - New Values : A People First Model
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People First Now Available On Apple News
I just wanted to let readers of this blog know that if you are an Apple News user, I have set up a channel on Apple News specifically focussed on People First.
Right now there are some historical posts from a while back that I am flushing out, whilst making sure I retain anything relevant and pertaining to People First.
Going forward any and all posts to this blog will be routed to here - Aswell as other relevant writings that appear on other platforms such as BizCatalyst.
Ikigai : A People First Model
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Welcome To The Machine - over on ‘The Archive’ …. no - not Pink Floyd - though they are referenced.
The twenty sixth in my series …
‘Real Stories of Real People – Travels Without Charley’
was recently published on BIZCATALYST 360.
Jan … following her dreams and passion along a route that she could never have planned for.
The twenty fifth in my series …
‘Real Stories of Real People – Travels Without Charley’
was recently published on BIZCATALYST 360.
Alex lives in the moment - in a way I understand, but could never replicate.