Not to brag (well, maybe a little), but I’ve always gotten a lot of positive feedback about how much I’m able to get done in a limited amount of time. And I think there’s really one key secret I’ve learned throughout my work to accomplishing this, which I’m happy to share a bit more about….
Category: Work Productivity
Dealing With Four Silent Culture Killers
Company culture – a holy grail that most companies hold in very high regard and rightfully so. Yet, despite all the motivational speeches and slogans plastered throughout our office walls, we often find ourselves in holes that are a bit difficult to climb out of and cycles that seem… counterproductive, to say the least. There…
How Teamwork Can Water Down Individual Preferences
Let me share something I’ve recently learned the hard way. Back story – one of the engineers on my team has decided to pursue another opportunity and leave our company, which caught me and most the rest of our team a bit off-guard. There were no warning signs and no discussion around the possibility as…
Exercising the golden rule with care
While it seems pedantic to even be discussing it, there is definitely a lot to talk about when it comes to the two variations of the golden rule. To those unfamiliar, the two variations are the Christian variation, which is phrased as: Do unto others what you would have them do unto you. … and…
Why Decisions Shouldn’t Be Judged By Outcomes
I’m currently in a business analytics class in my MBA program, which is all about using quantitative methods for coming up with the best business decisions. There was one particular quote mentioned in the intro session that really got me thinking. A good decision is different from a good outcome. This really spoke to me….
Asynchronous Communication Builds Respect and Trust
My former boss did not have Skype or any similar software installed on his PC. He did not use instant messaging or chat. E-mails were enough for most communications – on the other hand, if he needed something urgent, he’d call you up on your phone or talk to you face to face. I admired…