My work title has been “Web Designer” for 7 out of the 9 years I have been in the workforce post-college.
The last two years it’s been a combo of front-end developer and UX designer/lead.
Piggybacking on yesterday’s writing, I’m thinking about when it’s time to move on.
When you’re enough to move on to the next thing.
My gut says the answer is always today. Today you are enough.
A few years ago I heard a talk by Dr. Henry Cloud. It was about necessary endings.
Endings are a part of life.
Whether it’s a relationship that isn’t going anywhere, a business unit that isn’t living up to expectations, or an employee who has a…
Today I have questions. For no one in particular.
Is there a difference between micro-managing and course correcting as a means of guidance?
No one wants to be called a micro-manager, but many seek to assert their influence on…
Understanding requires more questions and better answers.
This is true of our government, our media, our employers, and our relationships.
The ability to converse in an honest and open manner is crucial to thrive.
You can work hard and you can work smart. If you’re not solving the real problems you’re wasting everyone’s time.
Your boss’ time.
Your employees’ time.
I didn’t know what I was going to write about today. Having a bit of the writer’s block at the moment.
So instead of writing, I was reading through bookmarked stories on Medium. I found my idea in this post by Alan Cooper.
You can be a leader without being a boss. You can be a boss without being a leader. They do not always equate.
You can choose to be a leader, regardless of title and role, but you do have to work for it. How you think and behave will tell that story.
I am fascinated and encouraged by the concept of servant leadership.
For those who may not know of servant leadership, I’ll let Robert Greenleaf, who coined the phrase, explain it:
“The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the…
It’s great to preach your culture when everything’s coming up aces. You can hang your posters and tout your awards. How every boastful of you!
But, your culture is who you are. Not who you say you are.