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Who’s Your Guard Dog?

By Johanna September 27, 2017 question of the week No Comments

I take multiple walks through my neighborhood to get my steps in. Most of the time, I pass the houses and it’s quiet, just me and my rollator and my…

How Can We Discuss a Difference of Beliefs?

By Johanna June 14, 2017 question of the week 2 Comments

Long ago, I had a huge fight with my grandmother. She said something untrue. I told her it was untrue and I explained why. Her response was, “You have such…

What’s Personal to You?

By Johanna March 29, 2017 question of the week 3 Comments

We’ve all heard this phrase, “It’s not personal. It’s just business.” There are several things wrong with that saying. “Just” is a keyword that says, “Don’t look here, you won’t…

When Do You Go Meta?

By Johanna March 1, 2017 question of the week 2 Comments

I’m working with clients on their agile transformations. I’m working on that book project I alluded to several weeks ago. These efforts have at least this in common: We need to work…

When Do You Take a Break?

By Johanna February 22, 2017 question of the week 4 Comments

I started a new regimen of PT (physical therapy) to manage my vertigo a little better. Yesterday, I did a ton of leg/balance work. I did too much—I was exhausted.…

What Are Your Rules for Getting It All Done?

By Johanna February 16, 2017 question of the week 15 Comments

I have a high rate of throughput. I write a lot, I offer online and in-person workshops, I have coaching and consulting clients. I’m busy, just like you. One of…

Are You Doing Your Part?

By Johanna June 30, 2016 question of the week No Comments

I want to improve at many things: my exercise, my writing, my teaching, just to name three. When I reflect back on my progress—or lack thereof—I ask myself if I’m…

Are You Missing Clues or Degrading Gracefully?

By Johanna June 15, 2016 question of the week 8 Comments

I just picked up my brand new glasses. I’ve had the old glasses for several years and it was time for new glasses. I missed the early clues that it…

Are You Pickled?

By Johanna May 4, 2016 question of the week 8 Comments

In Jerry Weinberg’s Secrets of Consulting, he talks about becoming “pickled.” When you’re a consultant, the value you bring is that you are outside the environment. You have an external perspective.…

Are You Using Recipes or Guidelines & Experiments?

By Johanna March 3, 2016 question of the week 1 Comment

I like to cook. I also like to eat. Hmm, maybe I should say that the other way around. I have noticed that some people like to eat but not…