Yes, And… Yes, But…
It was a typical team meeting. Creative ideas flowing, people leaning in and sharing. And I noticed two kinds of people in the room. There’s the “Yes, And” folks. They’d…
Not Deciding Is Deciding
You know that email sitting in your inbox; the one you’ve been “thinking about”? Yeah. That’s a decision. The meeting you keep rescheduling. The feedback you haven’t given. The conversation you said…
You Didn’t Hear It From Me: Gossip Shapes Your Team Culture
We’ve all been there, standing near the coffee machine on a quick walk between meetings. Someone leans in, “Did you hear what happened with…?” And just like that, we’re in it. Gossip doesn’t usually start as something…
Autopilot at Work: What We Miss When We’re Not Present
Have you ever gotten to work and realized you don’t remember the drive? Or finished your dinner and didn’t really taste it until the last bite? That’s autopilot. It’s subtle, and it slips in without…
Bringing Balance
Spring equinox marks the moment when day and night come into balance. For a brief time, light and dark share the sky equally before the days gradually begin to grow…
The Story We Tell About Ourselves
Years ago, I was venting to my manager about a colleague. I was frustrated with his unique ability to kill an idea, even really good ones. He was so negative. …
Curiosity as a Cure
“The cure for ignorance is not information. It’s humility and curiosity.” — Adam Grant Last week, I visited the Topography of Terror in Berlin — a museum built on the…
Year of the Fire Horse
Every season has its own rhythm. Some ask us to build. Some ask us to hang on and keep breathing. Others ask us quietly to transform. On February 17th, many celebrated the Lunar New Year. In…
Breaking the Loop
Breaking the Loop How many more people will we hurt before we learn to take one deep breath? I figured I’d write something about Groundhog Day and its connection to the 90’s movie where Phil Connors’ story didn’t change…
Small Steps forward: Finding Motivation after the Thrill is Gone
Small Steps forward: Finding Motivation after the Thrill is Gone We’ve likely all experienced the disappointment that sets in when you fail to meet the goal you made on New Year’s and…
