A huge chunk of work is paradoxes and contradictions, yes
There are many contradictions in your organization, young Jedi. Continue Reading
Future of Work
We’ve been working the same way for a long time. Can/will it ever change? And what will that look like?
Guest Post: Find, then avoid, the causes of burnout
Toxicity. Continue Reading
Empathy is all the rage right now in work discussions, but it needs action items
How do we help people “get there” on practicing and understanding empathy? Continue Reading
Misinformation ain’t just a politics/social media issue. It’s a big work issue.
Work is largely about power and control, and those things provide powerful incentives for lying. Continue Reading
Most managers ain’t gonna do jack shit without incentives, honestly
Why would a manager care about “contagion” and “mood management” if he’s got a mile-long to-do list? Continue Reading
The “chase woke, go broke” era
Corporations can help social justice movements in two key ways — and no, not the ways you’re thinking of. Continue Reading
Will the role of a manger change post-COVID?
A lot of stuff has changed. More will. (Some won’t.) What will be the role of managers in all of it? Continue Reading
As you’d expect, the corporate open letter on voting restriction is toothless
Performative more than productive. Continue Reading