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James Mason

James Mason

Meet James, a seasoned blogger with an impressive eighteen-year career in the private sector. Throughout his professional journey, he has donned various hats.

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Forrest Gump as a CEO? Run, Business, Run!

Forrest Gump as a CEO? Run, Business, Run!

Could Forrest Gump really pull off being a CEO? Dive into this lighthearted analysis of his skills—like leadership, empathy, and risk-taking—and see how he ranks as a corporate leader!

By James Mason 1 Mar 2025

Could The Office Guy Be Your Workplace Crush or Career Disaster?

Corporate Culture

Could The Office Guy Be Your Workplace Crush or Career Disaster?

A charming office guy can brighten your day—but is he harmless eye candy or a career disaster waiting to happen? From charmers to creeps, find out if your office crush is a thrill or a trap!

By James Mason 28 Feb 2025

Could Hannibal Lecter Succeed as a CEO? A Ruthless Take on Leadership

Could Hannibal Lecter Succeed as a CEO? A Ruthless Take on Leadership

Can Hannibal Lecter, the master manipulator and genius psychiatrist, hack it as a CEO? We rank his skills, from communication to crisis management, with a humorous twist!

By James Mason 28 Feb 2025

Could The Kray's Partnership As A CEO Pull It Off?

Could The Kray's Partnership As A CEO Pull It Off?

The Kray twins—fearless, infamous, and unconventional. But could their traits translate to the boardroom? Here's a light-hearted take on their CEO skills with rankings and iconic quotes.

By James Mason 27 Feb 2025

Love at First Email? The Dos and Don’ts of Workplace Flirting

Self Help

Love at First Email? The Dos and Don’ts of Workplace Flirting

Workplace flirting can be fun but tricky. Keep it light, respect individuals, and read social cues. Know the dos and don’ts to avoid awkwardness—or worse, an HR meeting! Stay professional yet charming.

By James Mason 26 Feb 2025

Could Inspector Clouseau Pull It Off As A CEO?

Could Inspector Clouseau Pull It Off As A CEO?

Could Inspector Clouseau be your next CEO? We humorously analyze his skills—from communication to crisis management—complete with rankings, movie quotes, and an overall score.

By James Mason 26 Feb 2025

How To Deal With Making A Huge Mistake In The Workplace

How To Deal With Making A Huge Mistake In The Workplace

Have you ever screwed up badly in the workplace with devastating consequences? Do you become transparent and throw your hands in the air and confess to your huge mistake or is there another alternative?

By James Mason 25 Feb 2025

Is Job Hunting Like a Box of Chocolates? How to Avoid Career Surprises and Land the Perfect Role

Workplace Challenges

Is Job Hunting Like a Box of Chocolates? How to Avoid Career Surprises and Land the Perfect Role

Job hunting can feel as unpredictable as a box of chocolates—you never know what you’ll get! But with research, strategy, and an open mind, you can improve your chances of landing the perfect role.

By James Mason 25 Feb 2025

Why Are Some Employees Obsessed With Their Office Chairs

Why Are Some Employees Obsessed With Their Office Chairs

Some employees are obsessed with their office chairs, marking them as their own and even fighting over them. Prevent chair theft with the Office Bantomime 5 Ways Method—because office wars over chairs are real!

By James Mason 24 Feb 2025

Could Emperor Palpatine Thrive as a CEO? Leadership Lessons from the Dark Side

Could Emperor Palpatine Thrive as a CEO? Leadership Lessons from the Dark Side

Could Emperor Palpatine succeed as a CEO? We look into his Sith leadership style, rank his skills from communication to crisis management, and reveal whether he’d crush it—or crash it—in the corporate world.

By James Mason 23 Feb 2025

Reverse Mentoring: How Younger Employees Are Shaping Workplace Innovation

Corporate Jargon

Reverse Mentoring: How Younger Employees Are Shaping Workplace Innovation

Reverse mentoring flips traditional mentoring, allowing younger employees to share tech, culture, and workplace insights with senior colleagues, allowing collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.

By James Mason 22 Feb 2025

Could V from V for Vendetta Be the Ultimate CEO? Leadership, Revolution, and Strategy Unmasked

Could V from V for Vendetta Be the Ultimate CEO? Leadership, Revolution, and Strategy Unmasked

What happens when you put a masked revolutionary in charge of a company? We analyze V’s CEO potential based on his skills, vision, and flair for the dramatic. Spoiler: it’s explosive.

By James Mason 20 Feb 2025

7 Ways to Handle Narcissists In The Work Place

Workplace Challenges

7 Ways to Handle Narcissists In The Work Place

A narcissistic boss thrives on control, often belittling employees to boost their own ego. In a toxic office, their smug demeanour creates tension, leaving workers feeling undervalued and powerless

By James Mason 19 Feb 2025

Could Mozart Succeed as a CEO? The Genius of Music Meets the Business World

Could Mozart Succeed as a CEO? The Genius of Music Meets the Business World

Could Mozart Amadeus, with all his flamboyant brilliance, actually run a company? Let’s rate his CEO-worthy traits—from communication to crisis management—while having a laugh at his quirks!

By James Mason 18 Feb 2025

Could Maverick from Top Gun Succeed as a CEO? Leadership Lessons from the Cockpit

Could Maverick from Top Gun Succeed as a CEO? Leadership Lessons from the Cockpit

Could Maverick from Top Gun make it as a CEO? Let’s dive into his skills—leadership, communication, risk-taking—and see if this flyboy can run a company or should stick to the cockpit.

By James Mason 15 Feb 2025

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