How Can You Create Better Interactions?
A funny thing happened these past couple of weeks. Instead of short messages in my LinkedIn messaging, I’m receiving messages that look like newsletters. Not too long, but not short…
Read moreDo You Offer Your Attention to People Who Deserve It?
I spoke with a treasured colleague, Alex, a couple of weeks ago. He told me he was so busy he couldn’t “find” the time to write. I asked about his…
Read moreWhen and How Do You Ask for What You Want?
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open this week. Why? Because she would have to meet with the media right after her play. This is a big deal. She’s one…
Read moreHow Will You Renew Yourself?
Now that I’ve had my vaccinations, I’m ready to renew myself. I miss seeing people, locally and worldwide. However, I definitely do not want to work and live the way…
Read moreHow Do You Work to Increase Your Self-Esteem?
I spoke with a job-seeker the other day. He needs a new job. He feels as if he made some bad choices for previous positions. Those (bad) choices weigh him…
Read moreDo You Think About Spending or Investing Time?
We often talk about “spending” time. I often think about spending in two ways: To expend, as in energy. To exchange some value for something else. For example, I spend…
Read moreWhose Expertise Do You Believe?
My expertise spans several dimensions. So does yours. Professionally, I’m an expert in many aspects of management and product development. Personally, since I’ve spent so much time in physical therapy…
Read moreWhen Can You Recognize and Avoid the Trap of Either/Or Thinking?
I hear a lot of “either/or” language in work situations: We “must” do this thing. Here’s an example: We’re not agile if we don’t do some practice, such as standups. We…
Read moreHow Early Can You Notice That First Change?
When do you notice a change? Do you notice a change when it occurs? Maybe later? Or, are you sometimes like me, where I don’t notice until too late? When…
Read moreWhen Can You Rethink A Decision?
You made a decision yesterday, last week, even a month ago, and you’re happy about it. Now, you uncover more data. That data threatens your decision. What should you do?…
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