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When Do We Say, “We Need to Change Who We Are”?

By Johanna January 21, 2021 question of the week No Comments

I’ve noticed this pattern in the news. A murder/fire/something bad happens in a normally quiet neighborhood. The news people interview the neighbors, and each one of them says, “This isn’t…

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How Much Stoicism Makes Sense for You?

By Johanna December 17, 2020 question of the week No Comments

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…

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How Do You Find the Courage to Take the First Step?

By Johanna July 29, 2020 question of the week 7 Comments

In How Do You Manage Imposter Syndrome? one of the commenters asked how I take that first step. It depends. And, it depends—for me—on these things: I can think, not…

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What Does Courage Mean to You?

By Johanna July 24, 2020 question of the week 8 Comments

What does courage mean to you? Merriam Webster says: mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty Many people translate that to: “Blindly go into danger.”…

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How Can You Prevent Your Fear From Limiting Your Options?

By Johanna April 16, 2020 question of the week 2 Comments

I’ve seen many people say, “We need to reopen the economy, now. We can’t afford more people out of work. We need to get the economy moving.” I’ve also seen…

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How Resilient is Your Family?

By Johanna April 1, 2020 discuss the undiscussable, question of the week No Comments

As we live through the COVID-19 pandemic, we see cracks in how we support our partners and loved ones. Some couples divide the work so that only one of the…

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What Can You Create Now?

By Johanna March 25, 2020 question of the week 2 Comments

With any luck, you’re working from home this week. I bet you’re thinking of creating any number of possibilities: A schedule you can all live with. Food for three meals…

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Who or What Deserves Your Respect?

By Johanna March 5, 2020 question of the week No Comments

Every so often, you see someone who inspires you. These people seem to achieve “more” in some way. You respect them for their actions. Sometimes, you see people who talk…

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How Can You Use Your Fear or Vulnerability to Create Courage?

By Johanna October 8, 2019 question of the week 1 Comment

I was at a conference recently. The theme was about games (simulations) that would help create psychological safety. Psychological safety matters both at home and at work. I bet you’ve…

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How Do You Balance Your Past, Present, and Future?

By Johanna August 22, 2019 question of the week 3 Comments

Adaptability challenges me on several levels. The biggest is how to balance my experience, with my present, to look towards the future. I might be stuck in the past. I…

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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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