JeffpackSucceeding in the second oldest professionEveryone likes strategy sessions and retreats because no one has to do anything. However, the weeks following all the whiteboards and…3d ago3d ago
JeffpackFeelings can ride (not drive)In the movie “Thanks for Sharing,” it was mentioned that you don’t want feelings driving the car, but you can’t stuff them in the trunk…Jul 10Jul 10
JeffpackLife, liberty, and my pursuit of politicsWhile serving as a director at Chase Research, I often found myself in London on the 4th of July. Our board meetings were scheduled for the…Jul 4Jul 4
JeffpackWatch less newsWe are under no obligation to keep up with the news. I started to reduce my intake after the pandemic, but you never really stop; someone…Jun 27Jun 27
JeffpackRunning into empathy#110 — Running into empathy. Psychology Today defines empathy as the ability to recognize, understand, and share the thoughts and feelings…Jun 18Jun 18
JeffpackData before deliveryToo many projects, presentations, and products go off the rails because of incomplete data. As Mark Twain said, “Get your facts first, and…Jun 13Jun 13
JeffpackWho’s on first?Some argue that managers should prioritize the team they are a peer member of over the team they lead. Although this sounds appealing, the…Jun 5Jun 5
JeffpackNever underestimate a group hugHugging is typically reserved for family, friends, and sports. However, it has infiltrated the professional ranks, particularly in hybrid…May 29May 29
JeffpackNever stop learningI’m always inspired to read because of that Twilight Zone episode about a banker named Henry Bemis. He could never find the time to read…May 21May 21
JeffpackManagement by not walking aroundThe pandemic thrust many of us into the remote work world without much planning. Managers were expected to lead hybrid teams with little or…May 15May 15
