When Are Your “Truths” Not Self-Evident?
I’m writing this on July 4, 2019, Independence Day in the US. We celebrate in wonderful ways if you grew up here. I suspect if you’re looking in from the…
Read moreDo We Need Rules, Agreements, or Guideposts?
I like some rules, such as the rules around driving. I like to know that people will stop at stop signs and for red lights. I like to know the…
Read moreHow Much or Little Can You Control?
There’s a lot in my life I can control. I can control what I eat, and often when I eat it. I can control when I go to bed at…
Read moreWhat Could Be the Future of Work?
I participated in a breakfast meeting yesterday, called “What is the Future of Work?” We had great discussions and I had more questions. Technology advances help us change and (often)…
Read moreDoes Your Current Success Define Your Choices?
One of my clients had been quite successful in a particular role. She’d decided it was time to look for a new job doing the same thing. She wanted my…
Read moreHow Do You Build Grit?
Perseverance, the idea of grit, fascinates me. Every time I finish a (damn*) book, I experience relief and happiness. Relief that it is finally over—that’s the “damn” part. Happiness because…
Read moreCan Short Feedback Loops Offer Data?
When faced with a possible change, we often want to see data that shows our transition is a good idea. Sometimes that data exists and sometimes it doesn’t. What data…
Read moreWhen Do You Make Time to Think?
Everyone is crazy-busy. Too many of us multitask, listening to a book or podcast when we walk or drive, focusing and pushing through on specific work, making the “most” of…
Read moreHow Can You Make Way for Others?
My family traveled to Minneapolis last weekend for a family function. We drove on several highways where they have metered on-ramps. There’s a sign that says, “One car per green.” Often, there…
Read moreHow Do We Recognize When We Box Ourselves In?
I’ve been talking with people in various mediums about how their agile approach is working. All these people have similar problems: they are trying to use a specific agile approach.…
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