3 days agoThe Seven Principles of PKMIf you’re reading this you are either wondering what PKM stands for, or you know that it stands for “Personal Knowledge Management.” If you’re in the later category, you are probably like me — on a never-ending quest to be more creative and productive. My journey started with the Franklin…4 min read
Jun 27Committing with Confidence = Predictable DeliveryThe first time I introduced Scrum to a team, one of my greatest learnings was the difference between a team making a commitment versus making a commitment with confidence. When the team started to commit with confidence, the game changed dramatically: our release cycles became predictable, our productivity increased, team…Agile7 min read
Jun 11Putting Yourself Out ThereMy wife was recently inspired by one of my blog posts. Wanting to garner support for my fledgling blog, she sent an email sharing the post with the family. This poked a hole in the anonymity my thinly-veiled pseudonym was supposed to provide. …Writing4 min read
Jun 4Taking Back Control with a Morning RoutineMy mornings have been unstructured since I began working remotely two years ago due to the pandemic. Almost no prep time is needed to start my workday because of the extra time gained from not commuting; “arriving” at work is simply a matter of logging on. My pre-pandemic morning routine…Morning Routines6 min read
May 24The North Star FeelingI took a walk across the university campus of my alma mater the other day, and remembered that feeling of potential that was ever-present with me as a student: the pull of ideas that need to be formed and expressed, cool things that need to be built, a best life…Personal Growth3 min read
May 19Value-Driven Project TeamsEvery project must define the specific value it intends to deliver, and delivering that value marks successful conclusion of the project. While this may be obvious, many project teams become task-focused rather than value-focused. …Leadership3 min read
May 9You Can’t Move Forward by Looking BackI’m Stuck I’ve checked all the big boxes: good job, good health, family, nice house in a Connecticut suburb. I hear my father saying, “What more could you want?” Honestly, it’s all I ever wanted. So why have I been stuck in a rut? …Goal Setting4 min read
May 2How to Get Your Productivity to Take OffI recently took a couple of courses on Skillshare that had a big impact on my productivity. The courses are given by one of my favorite YouTubers Ali Abdaal, and they are free to new SkillShare subscribers: - How to Organize your Workflow to Maximize Productivity (non-affiliated link). …Productivity8 min read
Apr 21How to Think About Your Next Leadership RoleI recently had a disempowering experience (a.k.a. failure) which prompted me to contrast my failures and successes. The distinctions I drew from this exercise formed a framework I’ve found helpful in considering the necessary conditions to successfully lead any mission big or small. …Leadership6 min read
