How a Star Wars fail highlights the pitfalls of command and control
I’m a long-time Star Wars fan, as can be seen from my writings over the years. During the early parts of the pandemic, I decided to
I’m a long-time Star Wars fan, as can be seen from my writings over the years. During the early parts of the pandemic, I decided to
Over the last 30 years, I’ve worked for many people. Marines and civilians, men and women, older and younger. They have come in all sorts of varieties,
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It’s been too many years to count, and I still remember like it was yesterday. Standing in front of Lloyd’s desk, having my email edited for
I have a tight circle of friends. What it lacks in quantity, it makes up for in quality. They are all people that I could reach out
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“The love boat…soon will be making another run…” When we start a new job, it often feels like a honeymoon period. We’re (hopefully) glowing and eagerly
For the last century plus, there has been a focus on developing deep expertise. Universities, certifications, books, and courses all teach us how to develop particular
Our brains are these amazing supercomputers. Capable of processing innumerable data points simultaneously. Of generating new and innovative ideas or creating connections out of seemingly unrelated concepts.
New jobs can be enticing. The early honeymoon period. Opportunities in abundance. Endless new people to meet and things to learn. It can be mental and sensory overload. There’s