The BBC reports that McDonald’s is working to get the word ‘McJob’ stricken from the Oxford English Dictionary. The dictionary defines it as, “an unstimulating low-paid job with few prospects.” Will McDonald’s next go after Grey’s Anatomy claiming that McDreamy sounds too much like one of their frozen desserts?

Boomerang, Cartoon Network’s retro channel for old cartoons, decided to connect St. Patrick’s Day with Gazoo, the snarky, little green alien on The Flintstones. In one episode, Fred gets tired of being kicked around by his boss and asks Gazoo for help. Gazoo’s suggestion? Why don’t you try to be boss for a day. Great [...]

From the Department of Silly Diversions (I consult there on a regular basis), comes this article asking Which Movie Boss Do You Have?
Here’s their list:1. Andrew Shepherd, "The American President"
Friendly, popular but can sometimes make things difficult.
 2. Obi-Wan Kenobi, "Star Wars"
Wise, loyal and always there for guidance.
3. Bill Lumbergh, "Office Space"
Evil boss who loves [...]

It’s funny how events sometimes happen in our lives, almost as if they have been planned and directed by someone else. Sort of like being in our own Truman Show. For instance: You sit down for a cup of coffee at Starbucks expecting to just be with yourself, but joyfully, you’re pulled into an amazing [...]

There’s an interesting critique of the business moguls on TV (Trump, Cuban, and Branson) and their leadership flaws in today’s Globe and Mail (Reality TV reveals real-life leaders’ flaws).
While each might provide great theater (Cuban and his reality show aside), I wouldn’t hold any of them up as outstanding models of leadership. But then, maybe [...]