Mar 11, 2013 | Decision Making, How People Work, Start Something Project
Sometimes the answer is just doing it. Not thinking about doing it. Not writing about doing it. Not talking about doing it. And not waiting on it, or giving it more time. Anticipation can be deadly.
Jan 28, 2013 | Crafting Your Career, How People Work
When someone asks you how you are, do you answer in one of the following three ways? I’m good! I’m fine. Ohhh, Busy. Imagine eliminating those three words. What would you say instead? How would you respond? Inspired in part by a sign on my wall, and a 2003 post by...
Jan 24, 2013 | How People Work, Life
I’ve had a few people ask me about writing habits, what compels me to write, and how to keep the habit. A couple of thoughts: Don’t worry about what it looks like, or how much of it you’re doing. Don’t worry about who’s reading it, or...
Dec 19, 2012 | Communication, How People Work, Post-It
Feelings, emotions, troubles and woes: no one is immune, despite the shiny glory of the internet and our addictions to various social-media outlets. I have a handy trick that I’ve used with a lot of success over the past couple of years each time I get...
Jul 28, 2012 | How People Work
What happens when you don’t ask? Well, one thing’s for certain: You won’t find out. So, ask. Say what you want. Often you can’t get what you want until you put yourself out there.
Jun 25, 2012 | How People Work
Why? Why-why-why-why-why? My brain is like a 5-year old, and up until recently, it was like an over-caffeinated 5-year old without a chance to get outside and run around on the playground. I find myself fixated on the WHY question, as well as the WHAT and the HOW, and...