It's Monday

And we all know what that means. Time for another MOTW, Manager of the Week. While most of us use work as an excuse to get out of jury duty, this next manager will not. Enough said.

MOTW: Do Good Activist Manager

A bundle of energy, Do Good Activist Manager is constantly giving inspirational speeches and urging his/her staff to donate blood, vote, give to charities and anything else that relates to community service. These priorities tend to shift focus away from the actual work that needs to be done, but Do Good Activist Manager’s theory is that by doing these things the staff will feel fulfilled, thus creating a healthy working environment. There is nothing better than a good corporate citizen in Do Good Activist Manager’s book and nothing excites him/her more than a summons for jury duty.

Weekend Haiku

The winter sun-
on the horse's back
my frozen shadow.

Basho (1644-1694)

This is bizarre

Predicting a man's strength by his voice.

It's Monday

And we all know what that means. Time for another MOTW, Manager of the Week. This next manager makes mountains out of molehills on a regular basis and causes much anxiety to the members of the team.

MOTW: Brouhaha Manager

This manager blows every single minimal detail into a full-blown crisis, regardless of whether it matters or not within the overall scheme of things. Brouhaha Manager thrives on chaos and hyperbole. Controversy follows this manager wherever he/she goes and giving this manager a wide berth is highly recommended. Aspirin is also recommended as working for Brouhaha Manager can result in suffering debilitating headaches with regularity.

Weekend Haiku

Morning breeze
riffling
the caterpillar's hair.

Buson (1716-1783)