Unhelpful influence

May 24, 2018

The problem with position is the power that comes with it. Of course it’s good to be able to make decisions and put resources in place and set objectives and move things... READ MORE

The leg bone

May 23, 2018

The leg bone’s connected to the hip bone. The hip bone’s connected to the back bone.  The back bone’s connected to the head bone. Which means … everything’s connected to everything else. Which means... READ MORE

There’s a problem

May 17, 2018

So there’s a problem.  We all know it’s there, and we kinda-sorta talk about it all the time. All the time. All the time. We give it sideways glances, put our... READ MORE

The definition of done

May 13, 2018

Getting the job done always takes a little longer than finishing the task The task is the actual work involved in delivering the thing. Anything from writing an email to a multi-month... READ MORE

To the crest

May 5, 2018

It’s definitely nice when it happens but there isn’t much rolling down hill when you’re bringing new things to the world. Most times, it’s all up hill. Why is that? Systems are inflexible,... READ MORE