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Do We Bounce Back or Bounce Forward?

By Johanna June 10, 2020 question of the week 3 Comments

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…

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Who Is Part of Your Support System?

By Johanna December 26, 2019 question of the week 5 Comments

I read Reginald Braithwaite’s tweet about people who work long hours and their success. Some of the comments discuss not just the single parent, but the support system all successful…

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How Do You Feel About Money?

By Johanna April 26, 2019 question of the week No Comments

Everyone has a relationship with money. We need money to buy things, such as food, clothing, and shelter. We want enough money so we can be happy. And, our relationships…

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How Can You Make Way for Others?

By Johanna February 13, 2019 question of the week 2 Comments

My family traveled to Minneapolis last weekend for a family function. We drove on several highways where they have metered on-ramps. There’s a sign that says, “One car per green.” Often, there…

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How Much Grunt Work Do You Have?

By Johanna December 12, 2018 question of the week No Comments

I’ve been traveling a ton in the past couple of months. That means I get to meet all kinds of people—professionals in my field, hospitality people in hotels, taxi drivers,…

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How Do You Maintain Your Emotional Balance?

By Johanna November 28, 2018 question of the week No Comments

I’m in Paris at a conference this week. I was a keynote speaker, which is lovely for my ego. One of the participants asked me how long I’d been a…

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Which Inconsistencies Do You Notice?

By Johanna October 26, 2018 question of the week 6 Comments

I travel a lot. I’ve noticed a trend in hotel rooms that irritate me: a very-high bed and very-low toilet—a design inconsistency. This past week, I stayed in a slightly…

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What Can You Ignore?

By Johanna October 19, 2018 question of the week No Comments

I’m in Las Vegas for a workshop. (I’m taking the workshop, not teaching it.) Las Vegas is either a sensory feast or a sensory overload. I’m not sure there’s a…

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What New Information Surprised You?

By Johanna July 19, 2018 question of the week No Comments

I’m staying at a lovely hotel this week, speaking at a conference. For me, the bed is comfortable except for the pillows. The feather pillows scrunch down where my head is…

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What’s the Difference Between Problem Whining and Problem Solving?

By Johanna April 26, 2018 question of the week 6 Comments

I see problems—often system problems—everywhere. It’s partly that I trained myself to see problems. Sometimes, I trip over them. (Literally. Ouch.) I like to solve problems, too. That’s what consultants…

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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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