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
Today I heard a snippet from an interview between Simon Sinek and Trevor Noah, where Simon was discussing his fascination with his realization that in high-level government and military leadership ranks, strategic thinkers usually … Read the rest
Many workplaces promote the idea that good leadership is neutral, objective, and nonintrusive (read: replaceable, plug and play). The expectation is that managers should simply execute company systems without adding personal influence, but this is … Read the rest