Making it easier to do great work. Hacking all things stupid.
You are going to have to say it, and hear it, a lot more!
There are amazing upsides to how interconnected we are. Amazing upsides! There are also difficult-to-manage downsides: Being overloaded, overwhelmed and over-pinged, over-emailed, over-everything’d.
It’s becoming harder and harder to stay focused one’s own work, life and priorities. The only way out of it is to say “No” more than makes you feel comfortable.
CATEGORIES: Communication, Working Smarter
The key is removing barriers so others can do their best
When speaking, I have two different approaches to my slides:
1. Follow the Best Practice Rules: Big pictures, big headings, no bullets points, etc.
2. Break the Rules: Often, I begin not with the best “presentation” but with the best handouts… I work backwards from handouts that give everyone valuable information, that’s still easily skim-able/readable, and leaves room for additional notes by the participants.
CATEGORIES: Leadership, Working Smarter
Timeless advice that’s never been more crucial
Let’s enter 2015 on a high note!
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Keep doing what’s right instead of what’s easy.
— Xu Beixi
Categories: Uncategorized
Your values are crucial, what you do matters
It was such a joy to listen to Serling’s daughter, Anne, speak at the convention! Of course, I had already memorized too many Twilight Zone and Night Gallery episodes to name. And was in awe of his writing for Requiem for a Heavyweight, A Town Has Turned to Dust, and more. But that day, from Anne Serling, I learned so much more about Rod Serling, the man, and how his values and needed for the future of work.
CATEGORIES: Future of Work, Values
Your values are crucial, what you do matters
It was such a joy to listen to Serling’s daughter, Anne, speak at the convention! Of course, I had already memorized too many Twilight Zone and Night Gallery episodes to name. And was in awe of his writing for Requiem for a Heavyweight, A Town Has Turned to Dust, and more. But that day, from Anne Serling, I learned so much more about Rod Serling, the man, and how his values and needed for the future of work.
