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Yes, #metoo: Six Options for Empowerment

Yes…#MeToo: Six Options for Empowerment

That’s the refrain from a number of my female (and some male) colleagues and friends who reluctantly admit a time when they were the target of unwanted and inappropriate attention from someone. These are accomplished, influential people who found themselves in a situation where a more powerful person demanded undeserved, intimate fulfillment. The demands may have come by way of improper or sexually themed text messages, a “gentle” but suggestive touch on the arm, a lewd remark at the bar, an expectation to continue a business conversation over drinks and dinner, an out of town meeting scheduled in a hotel suite where suddenly everyone else leaves the room, and the list goes on. (more…)

Who’s the Customer

July 29, 2012

Priscilla Archangel

Leadership

Who’s The Customer?

In these days of internet connectivity, companies have the technology to track your every move on the internet. They know which websites you visit, how long you linger, and how many times you click through to another page for more information. They bury tracking devices to place ads in front of you based on the sites you visit, and send spam targeted to where they think your interests lie. Yes, they’re literally following you around collecting information to try to further influence your shopping habits. For stores where you have a physical shopping presence, they entice you with “loyalty” cards where you can get discounts or coupons on products, all based on your common purchases. Instead of you, the customer being king, you’re pressured by the businesses who expend a lot of resources to understand you. (more…)

Yes, #metoo: Six Options for Empowerment

Yes…#MeToo: Six Options for Empowerment

Who’s the Customer

Who’s The Customer?

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