I stick by it. Unlike others who suck up to their bosses like there’s no tomorrow, I suck up this way, by being factual and open about my progress and achievement. In fact, this is how sucking up should be, factual and not the shoe-polishing exhibits. I have experience on both side of...

Early politicians required feedback from the public to determine what the people considered important. Since there were no telephones, TV’s or radios, the politicians sent their assistants to local taverns, pubs, and bars. They were told to ‘go sip some ale’ and listen to people’s...