Rest isn’t quitting. It’s prep. Why rest makes you better at hard things
There’s a particular kind of disgust that comes from cleaning out a bathroom drain, which I had the pleasure of experiencing this weekend. I have two teenage daughters with long, curly hair. Despite new drain stoppers and persistent fussing, the drains still clog. Every few months, water backs up. Drano wasn’t cutting it anymore. Wading […]
Unclog the Drain
There’s a particular kind of disgust that comes from cleaning out a bathroom drain, which I had the pleasure of experiencing this weekend. I have two teenage daughters with long, curly hair. Despite new drain stoppers and persistent fussing, the drains still clog. Every few months, water backs up. Drano wasn’t cutting it anymore. Wading […]
I’m Done
If your people aren’t saying it out loud, they might be thinking it. Here’s what to do before disengagement spreads. How many times have you heard it lately, either out loud or in a colleague’s silence? “I’m done”. It’s not always a dramatic declaration. It’s the quiet resignation behind the camera-off meetings, the missed deadlines, […]
No One Becomes a Great Manager by Accident
Most people aren’t trained to be great managers. They’re promoted because they were excellent individual contributors. But leading people is an entirely different job. The shift from peer to manager, from doing the work to guiding others, can be awkward, overwhelming, and even isolating, especially without support. Right now, we’re working with a client who […]
Are You Being Too Nice at Work?
We all want to be kind colleagues. But sometimes our commitment to being “nice” keeps us from being honest. We avoid giving feedback, delay addressing harmful behavior, or smile through discomfort. And in the process, the problem festers and trust erodes. What looks like harmony on the outside is often resentment underneath. Here’s the truth: […]
