TATANKA

The context of a long-standing research tradition, discrimination has emerged as a critical factor contributing to inequalities within the labor market. While existing studies have primarily focused on overt discrimination during the recruitment and selection process, influenced by biases, attitudes, or stereotypes, there remains a significant knowledge gap regarding discrimination within the workplace and its underlying structural dimensions. This article aims to address this gap by examining the impact of organizational culture, structure and policies on workplace discrimination, with a particular emphasis on women and ethnic minorities. source Structural discrimination in the workplace can manifest in various forms, such as unequal access to opportunities, biased decision-making processes, and limited career progression for marginalized individuals. For instance, women and minority groups may face glass ceilings that hinder their advancement, despite having the necessary qualificati...

I won’t get on my soapbox again, harping about how covers should be adaptations of the originals. Instead, I’ll share one of my own songs as it morphed over the years, depending on which band was playing it. “Slave” began as a warm-up song for a band I was in, Sluggo. It ended up on the set of our first gig in 1989, posted below. I have had the sheer luck of falling in with musicians much more talented than me, and in this band I was fortunate to partner with @kensluiter (keyboards/vox), #BobBraitkrus (bass/vox), and #RandyPayne (drums). So, first up is Adaptation 101: (I Am Not Your) Slave v1 – 1989, Sluggo, Joliet, Illinois . The next version is Adaptation 101: (I Am Not Your) Slave v2 – 1991, Star Bellied Sneetches, Carbondale, Illinois . SBS was one hell of a band. Singer/songwriters #LincolnLounsbury, #JasonStacy and I shared the writing side. I had a buddy, #TimCarlton, a laid back devotee of John Bonham – a true TATANKA on the skins. Fuc...

I won’t get on my soapbox again, harping about how covers should be adaptations of the originals. Instead, I’ll share one of my own songs as it morphed over the years, depending on which band was playing it. “Slave” began as a warm-up song for a band I was in, Sluggo. It ended up on the set of our first gig in 1989, posted below. I have had the sheer luck of falling in with musicians much more talented than me, and in this band I was fortunate to partner with @kensluiter (keyboards/vox), #BobBraitkrus (bass/vox), and #RandyPayne (drums). So, first up is Adaptation 101: (I Am Not Your) Slave v1 – 1989, Sluggo, Joliet, Illinois . The next version is Adaptation 101: (I Am Not Your) Slave v2 – 1991, Star Bellied Sneetches, Carbondale, Illinois . SBS was one hell of a band. Singer/songwriters #LincolnLounsbury, #JasonStacy and I shared the writing side. I had a buddy, #TimCarlton, a laid back devotee of John Bonham – a true TATANKA on the skins. Fuc...

“To be a successful indie author means wearing many different hats.” In an article on her site, author Joanna Penn continues: “Indeed, to be successful at anything involves wearing many hats! But sometimes, we can look up from the mountainous To Do list and wonder what the hell is going on!” She notes she has “spent a lot of time writing in my journals with a strategic focus, trying to decide what I want to achieve over the next 5 years, both as a creative and a business-woman. “ I will be writing more books, and also focusing on turning those into multiple products – publishing direct on the main platforms in ebook and print, as well as focusing on audiobooks, foreign translations and other country markets. “To make time for this, I do have to eliminate certain things…” Penn also gives specific suggestions that can be helpful to writer entrepreneurs and other creative entrepreneurs . “Indie authors are control freaks! That’s partly why we love doing everything associated with our bo...

“To be a successful indie author means wearing many different hats.” In an article on her site, author Joanna Penn continues: “Indeed, to be successful at anything involves wearing many hats! But sometimes, we can look up from the mountainous To Do list and wonder what the hell is going on!” She notes she has “spent a lot of time writing in my journals with a strategic focus, trying to decide what I want to achieve over the next 5 years, both as a creative and a business-woman. “ I will be writing more books, and also focusing on turning those into multiple products – publishing direct on the main platforms in ebook and print, as well as focusing on audiobooks, foreign translations and other country markets. “To make time for this, I do have to eliminate certain things…” Penn also gives specific suggestions that can be helpful to writer entrepreneurs and other creative entrepreneurs . “Indie authors are control freaks! That’s partly why we love doing everything associated with our bo...

Yes, those are my vocals. My friend, Kenny Al Sluiter took the ADAT on which we recorded the basic tracks in Dan’s basement, then tracked my vox, Jamie’s lead guitar, and his backup vox in Chicago. It’s nice to have talented friends with free studio access. SP?T Lucky you! Tonight I am posting a three-song demo tape I made with SPOT, a Chicagoland progressive (think Rush-wannabes) power-pop band in 1993. That’s me on bass and lead vocals. My buddy, Jamie Mock played guitar and sang backups, and Dan Frieders was our Keith Moon-inspired drummer extraordinaire. As far as songwriting was concerned, everything was always birthed in a jam. We would practice, go off on tangents, and sometimes take an idea and flesh it out. The chord changes are mine but this was a unified trio, so you can hear how organic the compositions were. I wrote the lyrics later, and made a concerted effort to take advantage of my my English degree, so actual effort and thought went into them. Ou...

Yes, those are my vocals. My friend, Kenny Al Sluiter took the ADAT on which we recorded the basic tracks in Dan’s basement, then tracked my vox, Jamie’s lead guitar, and his backup vox in Chicago. It’s nice to have talented friends with free studio access. SP?T Lucky you! Tonight I am posting a three-song demo tape I made with SPOT, a Chicagoland progressive (think Rush-wannabes) power-pop band in 1993. That’s me on bass and lead vocals. My buddy, Jamie Mock played guitar and sang backups, and Dan Frieders was our Keith Moon-inspired drummer extraordinaire. As far as songwriting was concerned, everything was always birthed in a jam. We would practice, go off on tangents, and sometimes take an idea and flesh it out. The chord changes are mine but this was a unified trio, so you can hear how organic the compositions were. I wrote the lyrics later, and made a concerted effort to take advantage of my my English degree, so actual effort and thought went into them. Ou...