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When Do We Say, “We Need to Change Who We Are”?

By Johanna January 21, 2021 question of the week No Comments

I’ve noticed this pattern in the news. A murder/fire/something bad happens in a normally quiet neighborhood. The news people interview the neighbors, and each one of them says, “This isn’t…

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Where Will You Challenge Yourself?

By Johanna December 30, 2020 question of the week No Comments

2020 has challenged all of us. We’ve learned to work at home and live where we work. Some of us have learned to teach and parent and work. All of…

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When Can You See You Have an Unsustainable Pace?

By Johanna December 24, 2020 question of the week No Comments

I have not created or maintained a sustainable pace this week. I’m finishing books. I discovered my checklists now miss some steps. I’ve been working too early and too late. Sustainable…

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When Do We Consider People Beyond Redemption?

By Johanna December 2, 2020 question of the week 2 Comments

You’ve seen leaders contribute as professionals. They excel and create a cohort that grows beyond anyone’s expectations. They become famous. Then, you notice personal behavior that makes you nervous. They…

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How Do You Balance the Short Term and the Long Term?

By Johanna November 18, 2020 question of the week No Comments

Many of my colleagues and clients continue to focus on the short-term right now. They need to make money to keep their businesses afloat. I understand and empathize. And, they…

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Who Decides on the Value of My Life?

By Johanna November 11, 2020 question of the week 2 Comments

You might have seen the infamous article about ‘Why I hope to die at 75,‘ revisited. If not, I suggest you read it. Emmanuel’s proposition is that Americans live “too…

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When Do You Choose to Continue or Stop?

By Johanna November 5, 2020

How Do We Unite for a Common Goal?

By Johanna November 4, 2020 question of the week 2 Comments

As of this morning, the possible swing states are still counting the 2020 election votes. We knew this would happen. Why? Because back in the spring, when election officials planned…

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What’s Distracting You?

By Johanna October 28, 2020 question of the week No Comments

I’m distracted. Are you? I sit down to write and my mind says, “Squirrel!” I start developing a workshop and my mind says, “Shiny object over there!” Normally, I sit…

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How Can We Build Our Critical Thinking Skills?

By Johanna October 21, 2020 question of the week No Comments

I’ve noticed something about this pandemic. The data we get doesn’t help me make good decisions. My reaction when I view the data? Dismay, sadness, and some horror around the…

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johannarothmanJohanna Rothman@johannarothman·
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Had a blast with @mscottford, discussing alternatives and remote work (among other things!)

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Behind on the #legacycode rocks podcast but I really enjoyed this episode with @johannarothman https://open.spotify.com/episode/4esNStB0qR8LozIDKS0VEw?si=kdY6l8jWTISQaupq4bIoVg

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Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

Hani Simo@hanisimo

3 Ways to Create Resilience in Your Agile Project, by Johanna Rothman @johannarothman https://www.projectmanagement.com/articles/679646/3-Ways-to-Create-Resilience-in-Your-Agile-Project

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21 Jan

Sticking with the truth also reduces the cognitive load—there is no need to remember what you told whom:

"Leadership Tip #1: Always Tell the Truth, Even When You're Embarrassed" https://bit.ly/3c6GEGn @johannarothman

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