Cheerleading or Constructive Criticism?
“Permission to speak freely?” His text said. “Always,” I thumb typed back. “I wasn’t sure if you were wanting some cheerleading about the project or
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Let the Armor Down
For all the ways we protect with, hide behind, and use our emotional armor as weapons in the workplace, we needn’t anymore. Lower it slowly.
Against Great Odds.
I’m a terrible poker player. I bluff a time or two early. With little success. Then essentially wait it out to bet only on good
It’s likely not either/or, it’s probably both/and.
“Yeah, of course…and…” He continued my sentence, which was actually an angry or resentful rant I’m sure, with such nonchalance. Like some judo move where
The Work Itself is the Reward
The external rewards from work: – Promotions – Titles – Status – Money – Project Completion – Etc., etc., etc. Are all great things. But,
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What Unnecessary Gear Are You Carrying?
I’m sure I have hiking metaphors on the mind because we have a work project taking place in the Rockies. Although I’m super bitter about
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The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
“The disciplined pursuit of less.” Greg McKeown dropped that nugget (among many others) on Tim Ferriss‘ podcast episode 616. As an Enneagram 7, if left unchecked and
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The First Here. The First to Fly.
“Damn bro. You weren’t playing. 😭” That text to a friend was all I could get out as I sat on the rental car shuttle.
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Radical Responsibility VS. Defensive Deflection
Radical Responsibility VS. Defensive Deflection What skill will you cultivate? Let’s compare them: Defensive Deflectors: Make excuses Make up stories Spin Half-truth Avoid tough conversations
