You would think this might be a moment that we throw less shit at each other, right?
In a time we theoretically discuss the need for unity, our discourse has become super divisive. Are we on the ledge? Continue Reading
Leadership
People spend billions of dollars a year, and fly all over the world, to discuss and debate and analyze leadership. But what if it’s simpler than that?
Stop profiteering. You are missing the point of this moment.
This is a different moment for businesses. It’s not about chasing leads so much as chasing stability. You’re alienating people otherwise. Continue Reading
Boy, the leadership development market seems like a giant turd right now
We spend billions per year on the “leadership industry.” But uh, ahem, er … what exactly are we getting out of it? Continue Reading
Every crisis seems terrible. Stuff gets better, I promise.
Whether it’s divorce or a global health pandemic, humans are adaptable creatures — and they get through the tough times. Honestly. Continue Reading
So much of work is just about pretending to be an adult
We want work to be this virtuous, important thing in our lives — but in reality it’s often just a place we go and pretend to be adults. Continue Reading
Consistent, massive layoffs do not make you a good business dude (sorry)
Layoffs should not be considered “strategic.” While they save a company money, they do a bunch of harm. Can we realize that yet? Continue Reading
That last normal day
When you think the shit has completely hit the fan for you, the reality is usually that it’s just the beginning of something else. Continue Reading
The flattening of the to-do list and the over-quest for optimization
Somehow we arrived at this weird place where to-do lists should never end and everything needs to be “growth hacked.” WTF? Continue Reading