QL4: The Charles Ford Interview
In this episode author and song writer Charles Ford discusses his book, The Anatomy of a Corporate Lynching
Summary
Episode Length
1:28:07
Topics Covered
20
References Made
19
Topics Discussed
Charles Ford explains his book title
In part 1 Mr. Ford explains the title meaning and why he chose to use it for his book, The Anatomy of a Corporate Lynching.
Charles Ford on justice
In part 2 Mr. Ford discusses what means when uses the word justice within the context of his book.
Charles Ford on probation in the workplace
In part 3 Mr. Ford discusses his probationary period and the expectations he dealt with when he began his employment with Con Edison.
Charles Ford on workplace morale
In part 4 Mr. Ford explains some effects on workplace morale when there is a lack of training.
Charles Ford on workplace discretion
In part 5 Mr. Ford speaks on how discretion in application of company policy is used in the workplace
Charles Ford employee handbook
In part 6 Mr. Ford discusses employee and union handbooks.
Charles Ford on employee reviews
In part 7 Mr. Ford speaks on workplace meetings on performance. He also speaks on the Importance of getting reviews in writing.
Mr. Ford on copyright
In part 8 Mr. Ford explains the poor man’s copyright. He also speaks on his motivation for creating an unsolicited corporate tagline for Con Edison.
Charles Ford on racism
In part 9 Mr. Ford speaks on if racism was involved in the mistreatment that he experienced on the job.
Charles Ford on fact finding
In part 10 Mr. Ford discusses employee fact finding meetings and how to deal with them on the job.
Mr. Ford on creativity
In part 11 Mr. Ford discussed the importance of creativity and accessing its value
Charles Ford on documentation
In part 12 Mr. Ford discusses the importance of recording/documenting your experiences daily if you are dealing with issues on the job.
Mr. Ford on helping others at work
In part 13 Mr. Ford provides his opinion on the action of helping and speaking up for coworkers on the job who are getting mistreated.
Mr. Ford on training on the job
In part 14 Mr. Ford discusses how training was withheld by managers at their discretion
Mr. Ford on being calm
In part 15 Mr. Ford for speaks Importance of being calm on the job when you deal with overt mistreatment.
Mr. Ford on stereotypes
In part 16 Mr. Ford discusses the role stereotyping plays on employees not wanting to ask for help even from labor advocates when they deal with problems on the job.
Mr. Ford on the EEOC
In part 17 Mr. Ford explains what the equal employment opportunity commission is and if they should be used as a resource to deal with workplace issues.
Mr. Ford on multiple streams of Income
In part 18 Mr. Ford discusses the importance of developing other sources of income while employed.
Mr. Ford on friendships with coworkers
In part 19 Mr. Ford discusses the importance of defining and putting boundaries on relationships with coworkers. Be professional they are not friends or family
Mr. Ford on labor unions
In part 20 Mr. Ford defines unions and their purpose. He also explains the role of a beck objector.
References/resources mentioned
Mr. Ford
Book on Amazon Kindle
Haley Smith: I miss my daddy
Instagram @mounrecords
Michele Savino
Twitter @chasbronxson
Host
2 Party Consent Recording Laws by State
Johnny Necaise
Marvin Gaye
Mike Schmidt
Mrs. Jacqueline McMickens
The Anatomy of a Corporate Lynching