Happy Friday!I like to think that I'm a creative problem solver. One of those folks who thinks outside the box. I bet I'm not alone thinking that. Something strange happens, though, when I'm at clients and someone mentions getting creative or brainst...
Happy Friday!I was thinking about some conversations I've had with leaders over the years where they've asked how to get their folks to try something new or look beyond their roles. This is a question with a lot of nuance in the answer, so let me bri...
Happy Friday,Recently, I've signed up on some sites that will hopefully let me get back into one of my favorite pastimes, playing TTRPGS (think Dungeons and Dragons). Anyway, I was signing up for a site, and they had an application process that I tho...
Happy Friday!There are so many things we let ourselves believe about our jobs and careers. Some of it is because of what we were taught by our parents and previous generations, some is what our employers teach, and some is just hope.But here's the tr...
Happy Friday!For those of you who don't know, I have a knack for getting job offers. I like building resumes, interviewing, and negotiating offers. Don't judge, you're weird too.This quirk of mine turned into folks asking for advice over the years, w...
Everyone wants great teams, but did you know that they'll quit if you aren't careful? In this article you'll learn what drives great teams to new jobs and how you can stop it.
Does innovation come at the cost of stability? How do you manage performance when you're doing something new? Welcome to the innovation paradox and what you can do about it.
Everyone is excited about AI and what it can do to automate our lives, but I want to caution everyone about believing the hype. I will break down the strenghts and critical weaknesses of LLMs and how to make the most of them so you don't get burned.
Build vs buy is a challenging decision, but when we want to build because an incident left a bad taste we need to do a risk assessment. Thankfully the movie Fight Club teaches this accurately and you can learn too and avoid costly mistakes.
Miscommunication cripples productivity in groups. In this article you'll learn the root causes of miscommunication and effective countermeasures to stay productuve.
Horizon plans are a lightweight tool to communicate long-term strategic goals. In this article I will break down how to build, use, and update them so you can communicate more strategically and adapt more quickly.
Unlock the power of a self-managed team! Discover the definition, benefits, and strategies for fostering autonomy and effective self-management in your team.
