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21 2024 June
Less Is More
There are days when I just want to throw my hands up and declare “house bankruptcy.” The act of clearing out my in-laws’ house and...
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The Filter You Use Changes How You See Things
Canon sponsored an experiment where six photographers captured the photo of the same man in the same location. Each of them were told a different...
Read More07 2024 June
Cognitive Biases You Don’t Think About
We have a running joke at work. Whenever we have an off-site or all-day meeting, we always quip, “Don’t take the ‘no parole’ slot.” Confused?...
Read More31 2024 May
Turn the Tables
I remember complaining to a woman VP about someone who constantly interrupted people. It was always derailing our meetings, and I was struggling to manage...
Read More24 2024 May
Four Communication Problems You Need to Address
I once worked with a brilliant person who could look at problems in new and unique ways. But several other leaders pushed back on me...
Read More16 2024 May
What Are You Resisting?
“Resistance is futile.” David and I both loved watching Star Trek growing up, and we are surprised and delighted that our kids became fans, too....
Read More10 2024 May
The Danger of “What’s Next?”
Photo by Arek Adeoye on Unsplash There is a question I hear come up a lot during interviews and podcasts: “What’s next for you and...
Read More03 2024 May
What We Get Wrong About Influence
Deb’s Note: From time to time, I bring in guest writers to explore new ideas that I would not otherwise write about. I love the...
Read More25 2024 April
How to Ask for a Favor
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash I remember the internship I had at the end of my junior year in college. I was totally out...
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