by dustin | May 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Criticism is necessary. We need feedback on the work we are doing. But what happens when the majority of feedback is negative? Emotional intelligence expert Daniel Goleman says, it “shuts us down, puts us on the defensive, and narrows our possibilities to...
by dustin | May 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hiring great employees is already challenging enough. Once you get them in the door, why would you tie one arm behind their back? This is the cost of a toxic work culture, a poorly designed workspace, and/or subpar technology. You may never realize the potential of...
by dustin | May 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
This is the time each year we celebrate commencement. We often think of commencement events as something ending, but the word quite literally means the start of something. Something new is commencing. This highlights the choice we make when we move on from...
by dustin | May 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
When scheduling a group meeting, how do you choose the room? Usually you choose it based on capacity. Large groups in large rooms. Small groups in small rooms. What about the shape of the room? Most conference rooms are long and narrow, with long and narrow tables....
by dustin | May 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
There is a time for generating ideas, and there is a time for choosing them. We sometimes get these confused, or conflated. Idea generation is typically best done early in a process or at the beginning of a new iteration. This can be an individual or group process,...
by dustin | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you’re working for a while and start feeling unproductive or “stuck,” try changing up your posture. More Focus If you need to focus, a standard seated position at a desk or table helps lock you in. More IdeasIf you want more ideas, a lounging position can help open...
