A reflection on self-talk: the words we use with ourselves can either close down action or make the next step possible.
Defend Your Standards or No One Will
One of the stronger older essays that still fits the current leadership direction.
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Older writing from an earlier era of this site.
Some pieces still carry useful ideas; others are preserved mainly so old links continue to work. The current site direction is centered on engineering leadership, communication, decisions, and the judgment behind strong teams.
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Urgent vs. Important: Protecting The Work That Matters
A legacy post that has been refreshed into a stronger current piece.
How to Get Your Email Read
A practical communication piece that still fits the modern site.
How to Effectively Read 12,853 Articles and Blog Posts a Week
A post about handling too much online information by separating intake, triage, reading, saving, and response.
Harvard Written Goal Study: Fact or Fiction?
A fact-check of the famous Harvard written-goals study, and a broader look at what writing goals down can and cannot prove.
Can Virtual Assistants Make You More Productive? An Experiment
An experiment with using a virtual assistant to understand what could be delegated, what needed clearer instructions, and what still required judgment.
Altruism: One of the Keys to Happiness
A look at altruism and happiness, and why helping other people can change the emotional shape of your own life too.
What a Football Video Game Taught Me
A playful post on what a football video game taught me about strategy, practice, and paying attention to feedback.