The “always on” work model is compensated slavery
Your life isn’t about answering 11pm emails. Continue Reading
Priorities
Four years, two lives, one realization
I moved to Texas on July 14, 2014. A lot has changed. Continue Reading
If you’re not raising wages, can you really complain about a “skills gap?”
Paradoxical. Continue Reading
Short-term outcomes vs. long-term commitment
I’ll try to frame this up in both work and personal terms. Let’s begin with where I got the concept from, which is this article and this pull quote: “You and your employees need to examine how they are treating… Continue Reading
Your inbox is usually OTHER people’s agendas, not yours
Reaction vs. response. Continue Reading
The power of endings at work
We need more contemplation on goodbye, and less rushing to the next thing. Continue Reading
2 out of 3 people don’t know what they’re even supposed to be doing at work
How is this allowed? Why is this even permissible in companies? Continue Reading
A partial list of why people throw themselves on the cross at work
Work is about productivity and progress. It’s not about telling everyone how hard you work and how much you sacrifice. Leave that for broader lessons. Continue Reading