Anxiety, risks, and value trade-offs

The complicated tapestry of emotions at work. Continue Reading →

2

“Diversity as the signature of our democracy” and, er, white male backlash

“White male rage.” Continue Reading →

Why would a middle manager be anything less than a glorified cop?

Middle Managers

It’s funny that we’re debating the role of cops and the role of managers at the same time. It’s often the same job. Continue Reading →

Relevance, control, and status

What’s work really about? Continue Reading →

The Great Resignation narrative feels like a sham

Won’t someone think of the Gen X’ers? Continue Reading →

2

We need to get rid of all the Silicon Valley archetypes and narratives

It’s OK to run a small tile business, honestly. Continue Reading →

“Apathy’s a tragedy, and boredom is a crime” = An organizational mantra

Bo Burnham, describing the Internet and work. Continue Reading →

“Ban politics at work!” But what would that even look like?

How necessary is this discussion, even? Continue Reading →