Managing Heat
Many people do no know how to use AC. They shut it down in the morning when it is cooler and boost it through the day when it is hottest. This is the least efficient. You need to use cooler… Read More »Managing Heat
Leadership
Supporting by Participation
If you participate on something, you give an illusion of support to it. Sometimes even publicly declaring that you are not agreeing with what is happening will not help. People will try to use this against you. They will try… Read More »Supporting by Participation
Closest Thing
When you have a feeling that something is off or something is working, sometimes it is hard to pin down what it is about. It is good to step back and try to find the closest thing. What does it… Read More »Closest Thing
Not Being Needed
It is good to remind yourself from time to time that you are not needed. Taking a vacation, not helping your kid doing something, not stepping in for your colleague. It is not only good for you, but also for… Read More »Not Being Needed
Getting Better
Getting better often feels like getting worse. Having a withdrawal from addiction. Cutting toxin person you liked from your life. Exercising when you are not fit. Changing bad processes at the company. So if things are getting worse, think about… Read More »Getting Better
Agreeing
Agreeing is easy. Disagreeing is hard. Despite this, people agreeing are usually considered better than people disagreeing. Disagreeing creates discomfort and people like to avoid this. As a leader, you cannot fear the discomfort. Discomfort moves us forward. Creating a… Read More »Agreeing
When Perfect System Fails
Even the most perfect system will eventually fail “For generations, this system worked brilliantly against every opponent. Tribal warriors from Gaul? Crushed. Greek phalanxes? Defeated. The mighty armies of Carthage? Sent packing in the First Punic War. Rome’s military success… Read More »When Perfect System Fails
The Conversations You Should Be Having with Your Manager
Nice overview of what is important when dealing with your boss [HBR IdeaCast] The Conversations You Should Be Having with Your Manager #hbrIdeacast https://podcastaddict.com/hbr-ideacast/episode/196442085 via @PodcastAddict
Setting a Plan
MVP does not have to be just a minimal viable product. It can also be a minimal viable plan. You set a target and a few things that will get you closer to the target and start executing.
There is a Way Forward
Almost always there is a way forward. You just need to assess the situation, figure out where you want to get, set a plan and execute. Bad news is usually just a setback, not a hard stop.