A slice of the pie
Jane has one pie. John has none. Should Jane give John a slice? The situation is unequal, but we need some context – including some… Read More »A slice of the pie
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People stuff
It helps if you… Have a track record with someone Share goals Have a similar work ethic Have enough experience to have some perspective Are… Read More »People stuff
A somewhat reassuring thought
When your wariness about the future tips over into anxiety, when the world is not turning not only upside down but also inside out, and… Read More »A somewhat reassuring thought
Portfolio
Not: “I worked at this company.” “I held this position,” or even “I performed this role.” But rather: “I helped these people.” (Please go and… Read More »Portfolio
Crossing bridges
There’s a reason that most marketers advise us to sell things to people who are already buying: getting something important into the hands of people… Read More »Crossing bridges
The process
This is the process: Do some work. Just start. Work on it until the excitement of fresh ideas crumbles on contact with reality into the… Read More »The process
Operationalising culture
It’s important to think and talk about your values – to know what’s important to you, why you do what you do, and how you… Read More »Operationalising culture
Broker books
There are network effects between books / knowledge gained from books; Not all network connections are created equal; New books within your areas of experience… Read More »Broker books
A better world if
If on your way to making big, difficult changes to make the world better in future you repeatedly fail to do the small, mildly inconvenient… Read More »A better world if
Do you talk…
To your customers the way you talk to your employees? To your colleagues the way you speak to customers? To your boss the way you… Read More »Do you talk…