Give yourself time to explore. In your career, it can be tempting to choose the next available option. I did this for the first 20 years of my career. I would get bored at one job, I’d start looking around, and then take the next job that accepted me. I would take a couple weeks…
Month: April 2023
Take the next step until you don’t want to take another step.
Take the next step until you don’t want to take another step. It can be overwhelming to figure out what you want to do when there are many available options. Rather than spend time dithering about what the “right” thing to do is, I often find it more helpful to pick a step, any step,…
There are many people I know who believe the world shouldn’t be this way, that ideas and issues are what matter. I’ve had people tell me that Pfeffer’s descriptions of how power works in his books Power and 7 Rules of Power are “gross”.
There are many people I know who believe the world shouldn’t be this way, that ideas and issues are what matter. I’ve had people tell me that Pfeffer’s descriptions of how power works in his books Power and 7 Rules of Power are “gross”. And I wish they were right, that these tactics wouldn’t be…
I’m excited to announce that I am partnering with Criya (YC W22) – an invite-only platform for industry leaders to share our professional expertise. With layoffs and recession, it is time for us to come together to uplift the community and help more professionals reach their maximum potential.
I’m excited to announce that I am partnering with Criya (YC W22) – an invite-only platform for industry leaders to share our professional expertise. With layoffs and recession, it is time for us to come together to uplift the community and help more professionals reach their maximum potential. Criya (YC W22), founded by Deboshree Dutta brings together an…
many great insights here from Belen Wagaw on myths that will slow you down from career advancement. I particularly like the ones reminding you that your manager isn’t always on your side, and to talk about your accomplishments.
many great insights here from Belen Wagaw on myths that will slow you down from career advancement. I particularly like the ones reminding you that your manager isn’t always on your side, and to talk about your accomplishments. I fell prey to both of those (my manager “should” support me, and I “shouldn’t” talk myself…
Make yourself dispensable.
Make yourself dispensable. Many of us in the early part of our careers seek to make ourselves indispensable so that we will be safe. At one of my early jobs, I had written 90% of the code in use, so I could speak up on issues facing the company (including calling out the CEO) in…
I love Seppo Helava ‘s approach to writing resumes that he generously shares in the linked document. Everybody I know who has talked to him has come away inspired with a fresh perspective on how to frame their own story.
I love Seppo Helava ‘s approach to writing resumes that he generously shares in the linked document. Everybody I know who has talked to him has come away inspired with a fresh perspective on how to frame their own story. Even if you’re not looking for a job right now, I recommend taking a look…
If you see something, say something.
If you see something, say something. When confronted with an uncomfortable situation, we often stay silent because we don’t know what to say in the moment, or we don’t want to get involved. For instance, when we witness people making potentially racist or sexist comments, it’s easier to say nothing, because why take the risk…
Offer a choice.
Offer a choice. One of my friends gave me this advice for parenting toddlers. Ask “Do you want the red shirt or the green shirt?” and let the toddler choose. If you tell them “you’re wearing the red shirt”, it can quickly become a power struggle. A similar trick I’ve learned is not to tell…
I recently read about a Statistical Process Control theory principle that “Management is prediction”.
I recently read about a Statistical Process Control theory principle that “Management is prediction”. I also recently read a reference to Jeff Hawkins’s book A Thousand Brains, where he lays out the cognitive theory that “thinking is prediction”. I connected these two ideas and explored the possibility that #management is organizational #cognition and connected that…