corporate politics ⁽²⁾

For most of modern history, citizens relied on governments to provide core services. Roads, utilities, transit systems, and public spaces formed the shared foundation of civic life. They belonged to everyone, funded collectively, and overseen by elected institutions. This arrangement…

There’s a cruel irony in today’s workplaces: the most capable, creative, and valuable people often leave, while those who contribute little, or worse, create obstacles, seem to rise through the ranks. It is a phenomenon many employees have…