Management turnover is increasing. As it does, there are more and more managers in companies making business and personnel decisions based on ignorance.

We hear an executive saying something to the effect “We need to reduce expenses. It is not personal. We have no choice, we need to cut costs in order to survive.” It sounds so decisive and so action oriented.

"My work is a game, a very serious game." ... M. C. Escher

Often, early in our political carreers, we wonder if we should even play? Do we have the skills needed? Will we be able to be successful?