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Thou Shalt Know Your Role, A Cautionary Tale For Workers: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

toxic workplaces often occur when an employee breaks out of their job role. in the capacity of both employer and employee, i have seen it. handling labor cases, i have seen it. “when a company’s focus is on an employee with a lesser role, then there is trouble.” me roles are important in family, governmentContinue reading “Thou Shalt Know Your Role, A Cautionary Tale For Workers: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

The “Pelican Leak”? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

in 1993, mr. denzel washington and ms. julia roberts starred in the movie, “the pelican brief.” this john grisham thriller explored the assassination of a supreme court justice as a means to change the outcome of a future supreme court case. in the movie, it was an energy sector environmental case which put tremendous financialContinue reading “The “Pelican Leak”? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

A Much Needed Win: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

‘And that’s exactly what we are fighting to change.’  chesa boudin or the people who wanted him gone? occupational choice is important for one’s success in life.  the right choice can provide one wealth, fulfillment and accomplishment.  the bad choice can be a source of unhappiness. an individual’s wrong occupational choice can unfortunately impact society.  Continue reading “A Much Needed Win: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

Thou Shalt Not Clip & Paste Episode 2: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

another clip & paste-y event reportedly just happened.  like this blog’s first c & p episode, significant monetary gain was involved. dailymail.com before discussing this recent episode, i must confess.  i am a clip & paste-y person.  my composition, using various word processing programs, including wordpress, involves clipping reference materials for blog post ideas.  theseContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not Clip & Paste Episode 2: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

The Capacity to Grow To Greatness: A Ten Commandments’ and Shavuot Tale

shavuot, the holiday celebrating the children of israel’s receipt of the torah,  would likely be celebrated differently today if not for moses’ great act of leadership.  greatness often requires growth as an individual.  a person on the first day of their job is much different than the person ten years later.  an individual’s willingness andContinue reading “The Capacity to Grow To Greatness: A Ten Commandments’ and Shavuot Tale”

The Book Of Walter Sobchak: A Ten Commandments’ Shavuot Tale

Three thousand years of beautiful tradition, from Moses to Sandy Koufax… walter sobchak for the shavuot holiday, the celebration of the children of israel receiving the torah at mt. sinai, the book of ruth is read. ruth’s tale is one of being a convert to judaism. she is celebrated for her commitment to her formerContinue reading “The Book Of Walter Sobchak: A Ten Commandments’ Shavuot Tale”

The Longest Exodus? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

waiting is the hardest part tom petty in 1984, across the united states, synagogue members were invited to an emergency meetings. i recall being at one. we were told of a unique opportunity to get the beta israel jews out of ethiopia and take them to israel. thus, donations were solicited and contributed to whatContinue reading “The Longest Exodus? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

An Employee Training Manual Based Upon Leviticus? A Ten Commandments’ Tale

You shall not curse a deaf person. You shall not place a stumbling block before a blind person, and you shall fear your God. I am the Lord. leviticus 19:14 a highlight of my legal career was petitioning to the california supreme court for a writ of review.  the court unanimously granted the petition andContinue reading “An Employee Training Manual Based Upon Leviticus? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”

He Honored His Father With a Song: A Ten Commandments’ Tale

in 1972,  mr. david gates, after his father’s passing, penned the song “everything i own.” at his father’s funeral, a friend told him that mr. gates’ father was always proud of him and his music.  songfacts.com mr. gates, inspired by these words, penned a song honoring his father.  gates said, “my success would have beenContinue reading “He Honored His Father With a Song: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”