The water was murky under the boat. I couldn’t really see the muddy bottom and the pilings looked like shadows next to me. Looking toward the front of the boat I could see a bit…
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When to give advice
What you think is useful may not be useful to the next person. It’s all relative. This is why making recommendations to someone can be tricky–you are never fully aware of the problem that someone…
Squared away
All organizations have problems. Fix yourself before taking on the organization. Make sure your stuff is squared away before you take on how others are doing their work. This will give you a strong foundation…
Break the rules
Processes and frameworks are useful for defining problems. They can also help people understand what may be coming next. The best ideas often come from outside standardized methodologies or problem-solving techniques. New ideas can come…
Breadth vs depth
I was updating my CV recently and counted at least 5 distinct types of work (all somewhat related) that I’ve performed over the last 22 years. Each position generally builds on what I had been…
The only way to grow
A positive outlook can help shape how you see a situation. Yesterday I listened to a musician describe what it was like to play with Miles Davis. This particular musician, during a live set, played…