Self-Managing Socialism: Zappos Style

Self-Managing Socialism: Zappos Style 1

There have been many attempts to apply socialism to the modern workplace. One of these was the program of former president of France François Mitterrand who sought to implement what he called self-managing socialism in 1981. Like all such schemes, it was a dismal failure. He could not make the moldy principles … Read more

Why Did Steve Jobs Limit His Children’s Exposure to Technology?

Why Did Steve Jobs Limit His Children's Exposure to Technology? 1

There is the mistaken impression that computers represent the future and that everyone, especially the very young, should become computer savvy as soon as possible. According to this view, failure to expose children to high technology handicaps their ability to function in the real world. However, in the real world, addiction to … Read more

America Needs Fatima Finishes Year Strong

America Needs Fatima Finishes Year Strong

America Needs Fatima (ANF) finished 2006 with two initiatives it hopes will set the tone for 2007. First, the campaign sent out 85,000 Saint Christopher medals to its supporters across the nation. As Saint Christopher is the patron saint of travelers, it hopes these medals will help protect its members on their … Read more