I’ve spent most of my career working for “performance-based” companies. So much so, actually, that I’m nearing the point that if I hear upper leadership remind the field that “we are a performance-based company” one … Read the rest
I was talking to a friend of mine recently about some of my all-time favorite television shows and (I think many would agree with me, but) I made the bold claim that I think … Read the rest
Raise your hand if you’re a manager and you’ve heard it: “If you didn’t document it, it didn’t happen.” With my vision blocked by an electronic screen, I already know we’ve all been victimized … Read the rest
When I reflect on how I came to define the term “professionalism”, or “being professional” coming of age into the workforce, I really can’t come up with a specific time or interaction where someone explained … Read the rest
Yesterday I had some exciting news come to me via direct message. Excited, I sent screenshots to my inner circle – LOOK AT THIS (MAYBE) WONDERFUL THING! A couple people were appropriately … Read the rest
I was talking to a peer of mine recently in a discussion where, with no confusion, we did not agree on strategy, philosophy, approach, or resolution, and no amount of “perspective” or middle-ground … Read the rest
Sometimes we run into people that feel like sunshine. We’re greeted with a calm demeanor, a warm smile, and genuine care. What is it about them that makes everything feel like … Read the rest
Conflict is a big theme of my life lately; not so much of constantly having it, as much as the realization that it’s actually one of the things I’m good at. People … Read the rest
Lately we’re at war between one concept and another: befriend AI or swear it off. Unfortunately, as with many topics anymore, these seem to be the only two acceptable answers … Read the rest
This is one of those articles where I can’t start by saying “we’ve all been there”, but I’VE been here a number of times, and with the way the world of work … Read the rest