The “boys don’t cry” problem of work
If your own relationship with your dad was strained, does that make you a bad manager 30-40 years down the line? Continue Reading
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Adoption of technology: Don’t whiff on this
Another area where communication and empathy would benefit us all. Continue Reading
Add “business journey” to the buzzword list
Your origin story and path forward should be notable elements of who you are, but often they’re jargon-chocked BS. What now? Continue Reading
Your list of communication skills begins here
Communication in the workplace has been a train wreck since about 2500 BCE — when jobs barely existed — and we’re still not doing it too well. Could a list save us? Continue Reading
The Guesswork Era may still beat Big Data
You can’t just introduce a new business paradigm on the fly without considering the psychology of your executives. Continue Reading
How to convince someone: Currency of the modern age
In an era of never-ending opinions and fake news, this seems fairly important. Continue Reading
Motivational posters ain’t gonna get you growth
“Slap something on the wall and hope it resonates with others” is a nice little management strategy. (See also: the “core values” of most places.) But does it work? Good Lord no. Continue Reading
The “zero fucks given” approach to work
This isn’t about doing a bad job. It’s about learning how to tune out the noise. Continue Reading