Which Hard Problem?
There are lots of hard problems to solve. But choosing the right one to tackle during a strategic quagmire is hard. You need a wide-angle lens and a microscope. Every […]
Integrity and Time: Part 3 of Managing Your Time
We all want to spend our time in ways that nurture our lives and forward our goals. But that is hard to do when our days include a steady stream […]
Religious Fervor
Our methodological tools are merely that–tools. But we become attached to them, and soon we are no longer craftsmen, but disciples. When that happens, we become tunnel-visioned; everything demands the […]
Explanatory Placebos
Think about how much of your life you spend asking “why”. Why didn’t I go to the gym? Why did I yell at my PA? Why can’t I stop smoking? […]
A Wobbly Waterfall
The world has become consumed with measurement. Most everyone I know has a smart watch, smart ring, pedometer, or something else that measures their bodily functions. High-growth organizations exemplify that […]
Director of Slide-Greasing
Hopefully, you had a spectacular summer and a wonderful holiday weekend. If you’re in the US, Happy Labor Day! Now, it’s back to work! In honor of Labor Day week, […]
When You can’t Say No. Or Yes.
I’m terrible at saying no! The refrain is so common that I hear it in my sleep.. Usually, when clients feel overloaded that is their self-diagnosis. There are too many projects, deadlines, and […]
Just One More Dataset!
In 1815, Napoleon was going to face the British and their allies in what would become the Battle of Waterloo. The French had many more troops, and certainly could have […]
The Upside of Anxiety
We often think of anxiety in negative terms. And of course, it can be debilitating and miserable. But it can also be a tool that you leverage, either for your […]
Pigeonholing People
No time to read? Watch the video here. When I finished the last article I sent you about apophenia—seeing non-existent patterns in data—I knew that I had only touched on […]