Why American Workers Need To Toughen Up - Rick Newman (usnews.com)
A lot has changed over the past few years. A grueling recession has rearranged America's economic landscape, like a hurricane that reshapes the coastline and leaves some places permanently underwater. Millions of lost jobs are probably gone forever. Many Americans lack the skills needed in a fast-paced, tech-driven marketplace. And a prolonged slump has left many people feeling like they're falling behind. To sort out what's changing, I spoke recently with business guru Tom Peters, author of 15 books, including The Little Big Things, his latest. We talked about the Gulf oil spill, overprotective parents, volunteering, and self-reliance. Business, too. Here are some excerpts:
You recently said that we lack resilience in America. What makes you think that? Look at the Gulf disaster. Large numbers of people, way beyond the Tea Party folks, want us to have smaller government, while others are screaming bloody murder because the regulations we have weren't executed properly. We're very much conflicted. I really have this strong feeling, whether it's the war on terror or the situation in the Gulf or things that led to the Gulf problem, that none of our presidents have asked us to sacrifice.
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