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I’m Not Tired Of My Job — I’m Just Tired.
I’m Not Tired Of My Job — I’m Just Tired.
A bad night of sleep can ruin your productivity. This is what a typical work day looks like for someone suffering from chronic insomnia.
Paul Walker
Aug 24, 2020
Maslow & Me: How Basic Needs Affect Work Performance [Part 3 of 3]
Maslow & Me: How Basic Needs Affect Work Performance [Part 3 of 3]
A real life example of how meeting none of an employee’s needs affect their work performance.
Paul Walker
Aug 17, 2020
Maslow & Me: How Basic Needs Affect Work Performance [Part 2 of 3]
Maslow & Me: How Basic Needs Affect Work Performance [Part 2 of 3]
A real life example about how meeting some of an employee’s needs affect their work performance.
Paul Walker
Aug 11, 2020
Maslow & Me: How Basic Needs Affect Work Performance [Part 1 of 3]
Maslow & Me: How Basic Needs Affect Work Performance [Part 1 of 3]
A real life examples of how meeting all of an employee’s needs affect their work performance.
Paul Walker
Aug 4, 2020
What It Means To Be A “Great” Organization
What It Means To Be A “Great” Organization
You can tell how truly ‘great’ an organization is based on how they treat their lowest members.
Paul Walker
Jun 29, 2020
How Good PR Can Be Bad For Business
How Good PR Can Be Bad For Business
Some companies look perfect on the outside, but are toxic on the inside. Here’s how to spot it and avoid it.
Paul Walker
Jan 17, 2020
Get Out Of The “Mindshift” Mindset
Get Out Of The “Mindshift” Mindset
Your employees don’t need to change their mindset, you just need to make your change management more effective.
Paul Walker
Nov 6, 2019
The Key To Driving Change
The Key To Driving Change
Even the most beneficial changes can be met with skepticism and resistance if it is forced. Instead, try making it completely optional.
Paul Walker
Nov 2, 2019
One Size Does Not Fit All
One Size Does Not Fit All
There are many methods of “self-management” out there and it’s hard to know which would be best for you. Here are three top contenders.
Paul Walker
Oct 31, 2019
Why Rebranding Doesn’t Work
Why Rebranding Doesn’t Work
“Rebranding” won’t fix your problems. You must first change what the brand means, how it operates, and what it offers to its customers.
Paul Walker
Oct 28, 2019
Job-Hunting & Dating
Job-Hunting & Dating
A Surprising Through Line
Matt Dunsmoor
Feb 15, 2018
Before You Roll Out a New Purpose at Your Company, Read This.
Before You Roll Out a New Purpose at Your Company, Read This.
5 Major Pitfalls in Rolling Out a New Company Purpose
Matt Dunsmoor
Oct 16, 2017
Holacracy: Policies vs. Domains. Why do we typically push for policies?
Holacracy: Policies vs. Domains. Why do we typically push for polic...
When in Governance, circles typically spend a lot of time and energy focusing on Roles, specifically on their Purposes, Names, and…
Matt Dunsmoor
Apr 12, 2017
Holacracy: What’s a Trigger?
Holacracy: What’s a Trigger?
Facilitator: Would you like to capture that? Tension-Holder: Sure. Facilitator: Excellent! How would you like that captured? An Action? A…
Matt Dunsmoor
Mar 13, 2017
Holacracy: 6 Questions to Help You Craft Great Circle Metrics
Holacracy: 6 Questions to Help You Craft Great Circle Metrics
OK, so your circle has some solid Checklist items in place (and if you don’t yet, check out this article), but now you’re struggling with…
Matt Dunsmoor
Feb 24, 2017
What Makes for Good Checklist Items in a Holacracy?
What Makes for Good Checklist Items in a Holacracy?
Definition of a Checklist from HolacracyOne®:
Matt Dunsmoor
Feb 17, 2017
Checklist vs. Metrics in a Holacracy Tactical Meeting
Checklist vs. Metrics in a Holacracy Tactical Meeting
In organizations that are new to Holacracy, the distinction between checklist items and metrics in a Tactical meeting can be challenging…
Matt Dunsmoor
Feb 16, 2017
Topics vs. Tensions in a Tactical Meeting
Topics vs. Tensions in a Tactical Meeting
One of the most common hurdles for employees at a company that’s adopting Holacracy is learning all of the lingo. The Holacratic vocabulary…
Matt Dunsmoor
Jan 12, 2017
The “Culture” Quandary
The “Culture” Quandary
“That’s just part of the culture here.”
Matt Dunsmoor
Oct 29, 2016
If it ain’t broke…
If it ain’t broke…
While recently facilitating a Holacracy meeting, one of the circle members said something that is pretty common across many new companies…
Matt Dunsmoor
Aug 28, 2016
Getting Old & Eating Junk
Getting Old & Eating Junk
As I’ve gotten older, many things in my life have gotten much harder. To be fair, some things are much easier — things like going on trips…
Matt Dunsmoor
Jun 8, 2016
Why Change Management Should Be a Dirty Phrase
Why Change Management Should Be a Dirty Phrase
Allow me to start by saying that much of the consulting and coaching that I do is in the realm of change management. Most clients contract…
Matt Dunsmoor
May 30, 2016
Accounting for Experience in a Holacracy
Accounting for Experience in a Holacracy
I get asked a lot about how Holacracy accounts for varying levels of experience & skill within roles. Not long ago, I got to answer that…
Matt Dunsmoor
May 22, 2016
The Hardest Part of Transforming Your Company is Actually Believing What You Say
The Hardest Part of Transforming Your Company is Actually Believing...
At Salt & Pepper 30s, our fourth value is “Default to Trust.” This shouldn’t be a surprise to those of you who read our blog. Throughout…
Matt Dunsmoor
Mar 21, 2016
10 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders
10 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders
We’ve all had that boss or manager that was simply that — one who managed or bossed. It’s rarely a pleasant experience, and most of us…
Matt Dunsmoor
Mar 14, 2016
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