When Are You Willing to Practice in Public?
I was on vacation last week, in Eilat Israel, a tourist destination. Because it’s a tourist town, you can see a lot of street art. On my walk this past…
Read moreCAL Tip #14: Bring Your Sense of Humor Out of the Basement
How Can You Use Your Fear or Vulnerability to Create Courage?
I was at a conference recently. The theme was about games (simulations) that would help create psychological safety. Psychological safety matters both at home and at work. I bet you’ve…
Read moreWhen Do You Choose the Safe Path?
Early in my career, IBM dominated the computer landscape. They had the big mainframes. There were some alternatives, such as Xerox. I used a Xerox Sigma 6 in school. (I…
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 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 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 moreWhat’s the Difference Between Resilience and Adaptability?
Many people use the terms adaptable and resilience interchangeably. However, they mean different things and we live and use them differently. When we are adaptable, we see that reality has…
Read moreWhen Is It Time to Transition?
Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots retired this week. He’s 29 years old. He chose this time to transition to something new. Some transitions are easy for me. I…
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