How Much Stoicism Makes Sense for You?
Over the years, I’ve been reading about stoicism in small doses. (I can’t stand some of the acceptance nonsense.) I suspect I’m not a very good stoic. I’m too loud…
Read moreWhat Do You Tend to Value: Same or Change?
For years, I’ve used the word “guys” as a generic term when I talk about people on teams. One of my reviewers for the Modern Management books offered me this…
Read moreCan You Hold Two Opposing Views in Your Head at the Same Time?
I’m holding two opposing views of my work. I see and speak with people all over the world, every week. And, I only see the people in my house in…
Read moreHow Will Your Memory Be For a Blessing?
You might have heard the phrase, “May her memory be for a blessing,” when people discuss Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s death. Molly Conway wrote a wonderful essay. I encourage you to…
Read moreDoes Your Truth Depend on Meaning?
As I write this, the US is in the midst of the race for the 2020 election. Yes, we call it the time leading up to the election a race.…
Read moreWhat Principles Do You Use for Value Decisions?
Here, in the US, we’re trying to open schools at all levels, play professional sports, and open as much of the economy as possible. We want it all. Now. And,…
Read moreHow Do You Manage Imposter Syndrome?
I chatted with a talented coach a few days ago. He’s between clients. He felt as if he was stagnating, not learning anything. He said, “This is one of those…
Read moreWhen Should We Change Our Environment?
Way back when I was a programmer, we had an expression, “Don’t change the compiler in the middle of the project.” If you “upgraded” the compiler, the product might not…
Read moreDo We Bounce Back or Bounce Forward?
People keep talking about “bouncing back” from this pandemic. I wonder if bouncing “back” is the wrong metaphor. Back infers we will return to something similar to what we had…
Read moreCan We Choose for the Common Good?
We have some ideas about how to manage the coronavirus. We know that if we ask people to shelter in place—for a while—we can avoid overwhelming the local hospitals. Once…
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