At what point is it OK to give up on certain jobs and people?
You’re not supposed to quit or walk on certain topics, but ya know what? Sometimes it’s OK to. Continue Reading
Failure
Stop chasing the panacea; most problems are complex
“Less school shootings? Let’s reduce the violent content of video games!” Or… maybe it’s a rich quilt of reasons? Continue Reading
What type of failure might eventually predict success?
Don’t keep reinventing. Continue Reading
The modern moment: “You have no dignity.” “Um, you’ve never met or spoken to me.”
Someone told me in a Twitter thread last night that I “lack dignity.” The person and I have never met or spoken. Is this modern comms? Continue Reading
The managerial fear button and punished vulnerability
Managers have a lot on their plates, and often “motivating or building your team” falls to their last priority. Enter fear as a “strategy.” 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
“Let’s start this meeting with some stories about peeing on yourself.”
Sometimes, sharing stories of embarrassment and failure with your work team can bond you all quicker. Continue Reading
The Blunder Years, Episode 10: Why does work distract us from what really matters?
Work at 24 is actually kind of vaguely exciting and interesting. Work at 34? Uh, not nearly as much. Let’s discuss this more. Continue Reading