It’s hard to know where to start when it comes to navigating certain organizational dynamics. With an ambiguous culture, a loosely-defined org chart, an unclear job description, and people making their own rules, even the…
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Dancing with the opposition
Learning to dance with the opposition is a great way of getting the most out of any type of negotiation, conflict, or disagreement. By deciding on an approach that allows all participants to make compromises…
Turning negatives into positives
My bike’s tires were in need of a change. I usually replace innertubes at the same time. I had no issues with installing the new tires, but both new innertubes plus the spare would each…
When momentum shifts
If you lose momentum, then you can lose motivation. However, understand that momentum can come and go. It’s ok to take a moment to appreciate the downtime. Staying focused on the big picture and the…
On your own or with a team
You can sometimes cover more ground on your own. It can be liberating. Other times, working with a team is a better option. Over time I’ve realized that it’s important to be able to do…
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…