What’s Budding?
“April showers bring May flowers.” Or so they say…
The showers haven’t stopped, but the web has been budding some great content. Are you looking to be more effective at work? Need an opportunity to build your skills? Or maybe you just want some intellectual food for thought? Either way, here are a few useful links and tid-bits. What have you been reading lately?
CULTURE: Millennials Hate Capitalism Almost as Much as They Hate Socialism
We know that Millennials tend to lean… well… all over the place. Some polls and studies point toward socialism. With the rise of a loud and hard-to-ignore progressive movement, that seems plausible. But, don’t run for the hills to hide from the Bolsheviks just yet.
Millennials’ opinions change a lot depending on phrasing. Though survey participants may show disdain for capitalism, other free-market ideas are well-received. For the full breakdown reach AF Alum, Elizabeth Nolan Brown’s article here.
WORKPLACE: 5 Things to Look for in a Supervisor
‘People don’t quit jobs, they quit managers.’ High turnover is about more than salary and compensation. In fact, it more often has to do with intangible things, like relationships. But who has the burden of creating a great work environment? Is that the role of a good supervisor? Is it your job? Striking a sustainable balance between the two may take some hard work. Kasey Ashford narrows the search to 5 concrete behaviors. Read more here.
IDEAS: Corruption is Subtler Than You Think
Lawsuits. Tweets. Scandals. National Enquirer headlines. Is every politician corrupt?
Cato Institute’s Trevor Burrus argues:
Trust people to make honest, respectable choices even in the face of political ads. Distrust politicians who believe you’re incapable of doing that.
Long story short? It’s complicated. Corruption has a long and convoluted legal history. In many ways, legal definitions of ‘corruption’ miss the mark and allow for even more misconduct. For the longer story and some potential fixes, check out the article here.
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