Fresh Out of the Womb

Remember when you where a child? When things seemed so much simpler and your parents made all the hard decisions? Then remember when you got a little older and your parents started giving you the whole "You older now, so we're going to treat you like it" speech. I sure do. In fact, I just got one of those speeches the other day. Not from my parents though. Then from whom, you ask? From my 3rd tier boss of course. It's only natural, once you leave home your boss assumes all parental responsibilities, right?

As a child, those speeches didn't seem so bad. In fact, they bought a swelling of pride. Finally, your parents were realizing how mature you had become. It felt good to finally here them say it. Though looking back on it now, those speeches were pretty condescending. After all, a speech that starts out with "hey there, big guy" can only go down hill. So understanding that, why in the world would someone want to bring that attitude with them to work? Last time I checked, I no longer need someone to make me lunches or do my laundry. So why would someone want to go to work and be treated like they just stepped out of the womb. Yet here I am being told that overly cussing is bad. Yeah, I'm pretty sure I learned that lesson back in the 1st grade, when Mrs. Flores told me that the F-word would not be tolerated.

The Bottom Line: If you treat your employees like pre-pubescent teenagers; eventually, they will become agitated, defiant, and start to recent you, just like a pre-pubescent teenager.

2008 US Presidental Elections: Time for a Change

Its June 14, International Weblogger's Day, and today's topic is change. Therefore, I will be focusing on the 2008 US Presidential elections.



Every American knows that the upcoming elections could mark a monumental change in US political history. The oblivious reason being that the long line of white, male presidents could be broken. The fact that a black man and white women are even in the running is incredible. Younger Americans such as myself might not realize it, but even a few decades ago a black or female president would have been unheard of. Yet the upcoming election shows that America is moving closer to racial and gender equality.

However, it is important to focus not just on the change of race or gender but on a change of policy as well. Now I don't think everyone should agree with my political views, but I do believe every American should develop their own well-informed political opinion and then take advantage of their ability to vote. Sometimes it might not seem like it, but every vote counts.

So I ask ever American to consider these questions during this election season; "What do I believe in?", "What direction should this country being going in?", and "Does this candidate support my views?". No matter what you believe in or who you support, be sure to take action. The power for change is in the hands of each and every person and it is up to you to exercise that power.