“I think of my father, whose personality traits included brash, cynical, bombastic, obnoxious, charming, kindly, and falling-down drunk, yet who managed to rise from the copper mines of Butte to the corporate stratosphere, ending up as vice president of research for a multinational firm. Did he ever take a personality test or submit to executive coaching? Or were things different in the fifties and sixties, with a greater emphasis on what you could actually do?”
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Bait and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream
This book delves into the complexities of the American Dream, highlighting the tactics employed by companies to lure customers with promises of a better life, only to deliver subpar products or services. The author analyzes the psychological and economic impacts of these practices on individuals and society as a whole. more
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Barbara Ehrenreich
Barbara Ehrenreich is an American political figure born on August 26, 1941. She is known for her activities in labor movements, social justice, and gender equality. more
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