It’s a simple question that everyone could ask more often. There’s no downside. There may be nothing you can do, but at least you asked. The first step, though, is having empathy for whoever …
The merits of twitter
While Twitter can be a massive distraction, there are huge pockets of value. Today I logged on for the first time in a while and saw a tweet that basically asked “Is this process industry standard …
Talk to the people
We talk about programs and impact, but for some reason we forget to talk to the people impacted by the program. You could spend an hour explaining how it works, and it wouldn’t be as valuable as …
Unused potential
“There’s more honor in defeat than in unused potential.” This quote from The Politician got me thinking. How much unused potential is out there? How many people have been too scared of defeat …
A tale of two hikes
I’ve been on two hikes this weekend in New Hampshire. Both days it’s been cold, with temperatures in the mid teens. While many people would complain about the bitter cold, and try their best …
Everyone in
When everyone is in, it’s a vibe. You’re on the same page. You’re doing the same thing. Maybe not feeling the same way about it, but at least there is common ground. The contrast is when some …