Author: Marc Ragsdale

In the intricate dance of professional relationships, particularly at the juncture of leadership transitions, the manner in which disagreement is navigated can reveal the robustness and resilience of the bond between incoming and outgoing parties who have to work together. As an experienced CEO, I’ve often found myself in situations where a transfer of control […]

In this discourse on leadership and organizational effectiveness, I navigate the nuanced landscapes of competence, merit, and the inherent value they bring to decision-making. While the aim to make everyone feel heard is commendable, it’s imperative to understand its appropriate place within the broader spectrum of our organizational priorities. The Appropriate Contexts for “Feeling Heard” […]

As my company expands our search for upper-level management in America, we’ve observed that about a quarter of people at this level have declared their pronouns in their bios. This led to some confusion among my Southeast Asian recruitment team, who wondered why men and women were sharing what they perceived as obvious information. After […]

I believe that the vast majority of people have good intentions. When faced with a set of choices, most people genuinely aim to make decisions that align with their values and the well-being of others. However, I’ve come to realize that a slightly smaller majority are uninformed and often fall prey to misinformation. Throughout my […]

Having spent nearly two decades living and working in India, I’ve found that the differences between the two countries are profound, often leaving me in a state of constant comparison. This process of juxtaposing two distinct cultures has unlocked valuable insights into both, but one aspect that stands out the most is the way relationships […]

I have always had an affinity for organization. I love well-structured documents that reveal valuable information before I have even read a single word. Complimentary fonts and sizes corresponding to header titles, neat indentation signifying well-thought-out hierarchies, and proper usage of ordered lists all excite me. I wish extras like numbered lines were used outside […]

Vocatic – An attraction based on one’s craft or professional craft Vocatic relationship – A relationship between a craft teacher and student I have spent over two decades perfecting my craft, which is a blend of product design, development, and service. Over years, I have developed my own style, and can quickly and efficiently organize […]

Existential alignment is the alignment of my desires with a greater understanding of my existence.

I did not realize until I was well into my adulthood that I had always experienced a chronic anxiety that manifested in different ways depending on the setting. In school, I felt like I had missed some instruction that everyone else knew. Like I was late to class. I could understand the concepts I was […]

Western cultures, and Americans in particular, have a long history of individual and collective activism. I remember growing up, a child of the 80s, learning about all the various social and political movements in our history, and how they changed our country for the better. I admire many of the people who fought for civil […]