On this week’s Keepin It Real, Cam Marston stands at the register at a coffee shop and what comes out of his mouth is a complete surprise to him. —– Last week I bought a coffee and a T-Shirt at a coffee shop. And at that awkward moment when the person at the register spins the pad around for me to sign and enter a tip amount, I asked the guy “How much should I tip you for this?” I’ve never asked that question before. The moment I thought about asking it was after I had said it. Tipping has… Read More
Categories: Libsyn2My daughter graduated from college in May. It occurred to me that after 20+ years advising corporations and 7+ years interviewing workplace leaders on my What’s Working with Cam Marston radio show and podcast, I should have some advice to offer mt daughter as she goes on to what’s next. You can follow my lessons on my LinkedIn page or via my Substack. Workplace Lesson #1: Wisdom Is More Important Than Smarts. (And You Can’t Accelerate It.) Last Wednesday, after giving a speech in Atlanta, a young man asked me how to deal with his Gen Z employee. The employee… Read More
Categories: Blog, Generation Y / Millennials, iGen, Parenting, WorkplaceThis week Cam offers some insight to new college graduates on some basic workplace skills that will make them effective in their workplace. He’s advised his clients for over twenty years on these things, maybe he should have something worthwhile to say. —– My daughter graduated from college in May. After 20+ years advising companies and 7+ years interviewing workplace leaders on my What’s Working with Cam Marston radio show and podcast, I realized I should have some useful advice for her—and others—stepping into the next chapter. This is lesson number one called Wisdom is more important than Smarts. You can follow… Read More
Categories: Libsyn2On this week’s Keepin It Real, lots of people celebrated last week. Cam was one of them. It was a case of determination unwavering belief that was finally rewarded. —– So, after six years, Blaine finally got the call. I remember during the pandemic my wife and I rode our children’s bikes down the center of the street late one evening to our friend’s house for a cocktail. It was strange to have no traffic at that hour. At their house we sat outside and chatted for a while. Blaine was home and he and his sister stood in the… Read More
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