Last week on the blog, we discussed how to use more focused communication to equalize power imbalances in the workplace. Specifically, we illustrated how taking a little more time in the beginning can lead to better performance and outcomes in…
Happy Monday! Some of us are contemplating conversations we don't want to have this week. Voicing truths we'd rather leave alone. Perhaps it's a meeting with a boss, co-worker, client, or subordinate. One that will deliver some bit of unwelcome…
There is a funny, neglected fact about communication. Effective communication has clear intentions. You must decide what you intend to say and why. This works well when your body is ready to do the work. It works really well when…
Let's talk about hybrid and virtual work. Boston is mid-way (hopefully) through a COVID surge. This has, yet again, shifted plans in many companies and caused others to continue their commitment to hybrid or virtual work. At this point, we…
Happy New Year, Everyone! We are back after a much-needed break. This, of course, means that my inbox is overflowing with inquiries and requests. One of the themes I notice more when the volume of email is high is the…
It seems that everyone is talking about Jeff Besos and his recent flight to the Kármán Line. Whether you find it wasteful or wonderful, it is hard to ignore. I chalk it up to our imaginative nature as a species.…