corporate culture Archives

The Hill

No one wants to admit the real reason corporations are laying off thousands

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) Everyone’s wringing their hands about the latest rounds of corporate layoffs. But no one is talking about the real…

Gene MarksFebruary 9, 2026

Entrepreneur

I Own a Small Business — and I’d Still Choose a Big Company for This Job

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways One routine purchase made me rethink where small businesses shine — and where they don’t. I didn’t expect…

Gene MarksJanuary 13, 2026

Entrepreneur

These 3 Quotes From Jeff Bezos Will Change How You Run Your Business

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Want to change how you run your business? Listen to Jeff Bezos. The former CEO of Amazon was recently interviewed by podcaster Lex…

Gene MarksJanuary 14, 2025

The Hill

How to avoid being laid off

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) You read the news. You know that the tide has turned. Corporate employers are laying off workers…

Gene MarksMarch 15, 2024

Guardian

The best time for a meeting is no meeting at all – unless you’re a Meeting Whisperer

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Want to have a successful meeting? Don’t meet at 2.36pm. According to a new survey of more…

Gene MarksDecember 24, 2023