Jim ShulmanA Business Lesson from Two Pride ParadesJune has become the month of rainbows where much of the US, especially corporate America, celebrates LGBT+ inclusion. It wasn’t always like…Jul 12, 2021Jul 12, 2021
Jim ShulmanJim Shulman on Being CertifiableLast week, in one of the various networking zoom rooms, I met another coach (which isn’t surprising — they’re multiplying faster than…May 24, 2021May 24, 2021
Jim ShulmanHow to Give a First-Rate Terrible Presentation (and How to Fix That Fast)Last week I sat through two presentations that were first-rate and terrible. First rate, because the speakers were obviously knowledgeable…Apr 15, 2019Apr 15, 2019
Jim ShulmanHow to Lose 53 Pounds and Not Change Your LifeAny middle-aged person who’s tried to squeeze into a three-year-old suit or dress understands the tyranny of the metabolism, abetted by…Mar 21, 2019Mar 21, 2019
Jim ShulmanThe Truths Behind the College ScandalFirst, pick your scandal — that college officials can be bribed, that the average student at a private college leaves with a large amount…Mar 19, 2019Mar 19, 2019
Jim ShulmanThe Communitarian DessertsLast year I made a resolution to buck my fellow Boomers, those of navel-gazing self-absorption reputation, and get involved more with…Mar 4, 2019Mar 4, 2019
Jim ShulmanWhat Were the Parents Thinking?Occasionally (though increasingly rarely these day) a magazine cover creates a national conversation — the Caitlin Jenner issue of Vanity…Feb 18, 2019Feb 18, 2019
Jim ShulmanWe Work, or John Henry and the Steam DrillRecently the New York Times published an article on We Work and the culture of driven overwork. We Work managed to create a…Feb 4, 2019Feb 4, 2019
Jim ShulmanHow to Buy Girl Scout Cookies, or Maximize Return for the Girl’s TroopIt’s January, they’re for sale, and you know you’re going to buy them. It might be from the poor parent in your office who’s schlepping in…Jan 23, 2019Jan 23, 2019
Jim ShulmanHow to Use Business ClichesWe’re inundated in them — on our Facebook feed, in LinkedIn, Tweets, email footers, and virtually any place where we go for information…Oct 3, 2018Oct 3, 2018