I find the current sexual harassment and discrimination scandals dispiriting. Regardless of the good work these men (and some women) have achieved in their lives, their legacy will always be…
Read moreI was watching Ken Robinson on Passion. He made the claim that too many people live lives that are not fulfilling. Your work drains you. Instead, what energizes you? I…
Read moreOne of my readers sent me a private email responding to the When Are You Excessively Above Average? question. The reader felt as if he should want to master some…
Read moreI like my routines. I have exercise routines, eating routines, writing routines, to name three. I find comfort in my routines. I think of my routines as a groove. My…
Read moreI’ve been thinking about many of the problems I see in life, and in organizations. I see a lack of trust. The managers don’t trust the people or the teams of…
Read moreMy friends and colleagues tell me that audio books are a Big Deal. I believe them, although I still read in ebook and paper. So, I had audio books made…
Read moreI like getting “credit” for my work. Not just the work I did, but the work I didn’t do. When I write articles or books or whatever, I start by…
Read moreMany people see themselves as their titles. “I’m a tester or developer or project manager or business analyst.” You are not your role. You are not your title. You are…
Read moreI just read this article about drivers on the Tobin bridge. There are still 28% of the drivers who do not have the E-ZPass, to pay the automated tolls. I…
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