Friday clickables

• William Wang, CEO, Vizio, tells Inc. magazine how surviving a fiery plane crash gave him perspective.
• Mind Petals blogger David Askaripour explains why he believes some people shouldn’t get second chances.
• A shout out to Dan Carlson’s blog, Slowly Going Bald, covering movies, music, and other stuff.

An irresistible workplace?

Donna Karlin over at Fast Company paints us the ideal scenario: a workplace that’s irresistible, an environment that people would beg to be a part of. These types of organizations do exist, but the majority of us aren’t quite as fortunate to be a part of something so…dreamlike. But Karlin also poses an interesting question: can a workplace be too enticing? She brings up some valid points about maintaining a positive work-life balance. I wonder, though, if Karlin is taking for granted the kind of opportunities that some people will never see. While she’s complaining that employers might be caring too much, other people who are working suicide-inducing jobs are asking: will my employer ever care?

Friday clickables

• A new book called The Six Sigma Leader by Peter Pande suggests how a company might make change a “core competency.” A Forbes.com article takes a look at the author’s approach. Change, Pande says, “is the essence of leadership.” The ideas in his book seem to support my own thoughts on the subject.

• Scott H. Young gives us some useful ideas on how we might be able to incorporate the 80/20 rule in our daily lives.

• Are Gen-Y workers spoiled? TIME.com’s Lisa Takeuchi Cullen talks about an interesting report. I think any company that wants to make progress should listen up.