Knowledge work isn’t really that hard

“Hurry up and wait” is the real reality of knowledge work, especially with SaaS and other tech suites taking a lot of the load, especially in terms of organizing data for decks and reports, which is a huge “I’m so busy!” aspect of work. Continue Reading →

The burnout issue: Complicated prioritization decisions get pushed onto people

Managers, who often can’t manage their way out of a paper bag if you gave them six road maps, need to understand “push” vs. “pull.” Continue Reading →

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Senior Management 101: The distraction strategy

Kick the can. Continue Reading →

An over-focus on fiscal targets is emotional terrorism for employees

Context, information, and attention. Continue Reading →

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Dealing with the HIPPO in the room

If data won’t do it, it might be time to chase another job. Continue Reading →

Management issue: “Helpfulness” is determined by receiver, not giver

Barry: “I’m helping.” || Employee: “You’re being a micromanaging asshole.” || This is a dichotomy, and a problem. Continue Reading →

Fun work game: Who exactly is the subject matter expert here?

“Does Darrell own that?” “I think he left the company in 2015.” Continue Reading →

The clarification of expectations

Applications both personal and professional. Continue Reading →