Coaching distributed agile organizations and humane leadership.
We navigate our careers with two essential tools: a compass and a map. The compass, calibrated by early mentors and industry norms, points us toward what we've been taught defines success. The map, …
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Recently, I spoke with someone who said “I need to tell a better story about my impact in the organization.” As a response to that need, I shared in a previous article how you can start to become a …
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Whether you feel you are more “behind the scenes” or in the public eye, you are always a storyteller, and it’s a great skill to develop for many reasons. But when imposter syndrome gets in our …
As the nature of work evolves, I've discovered a useful insight: adopting a freelancer's mindset—even in regular employment—gives you control over your career trajectory. Over my last 20 years in …
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I’ve always seen my career as a journey rather than as a collection of “next achievements.” For me, if I’m not learning or contributing where I’m at, it’s time to find something new. …
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Sam, a program manager, had a lot on his plate. Management asked him to take over a critical program whose manager had just left to pursue another opportunity. Sam needed to ramp up …
