My Love Affair With “Tell, Don’t Ask”
21 Jan 2021 | Leadership
Many people know of things like SOLID, KISS, or DRY as guiding principles for good software, but my favorite is, “Tell, don’t ask.”
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What Might We Learn From Parler?
12 Jan 2021 | Leadership
Parler had a fascinating history full of security vulnerabilities, rapid scale, and an even more rapid shutdown. In some regards, it’s like the story of Icarus, who failed to heed good advice and fell to his death. People’s reactions to Parler’s shutdown will vary, but a rare take I will explore here is: What if it could happen to us?
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Agile Transformation in 4 Acts
06 Jan 2021 | Leadership
I’m a big believer in agility, and I often help my clients find ways to take steps in growing their agility. Unfortunately, that means I also get tangled up in “Transformations.” Here’s how I typically see it play out, and some things I’d rather try instead:
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Tell Me About Yourself
08 Dec 2020 | Leadership
Quite often, we find ourselves in jobs or roles that don’t make sense to us. It could be because they aren’t defined or because the definition always seems to change. How can you thrive if you don’t know how to succeed? One way you can change that is to define the principles you hold as you pursue excellence.
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Case Study - Transforming A Team in Three Months
03 Dec 2020 | Leadership
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How I Set Goals
30 Nov 2020 | Leadership
Whether it is performance reviews, personal, strategic, or yearly, goal-setting is an important skill to develop. I find myself often helping leaders articulate and shape theirs, and today I want to cover a few basics about them.