Don’t play
it again,
Sam

Solving a problem rarely means replacing what’s broken with something almost exactly the same as what was there when it failed in the first place. As my sister says, it’s not rocket surgery. That doesn’t mean it’s not challenging. The hardest part is changing the way we think about it, from the ground up.

– Mel

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For those who regret
not learning from
their regrets

Change isn’t perfect and we can regret the actions we took in hindsight. In Daniel Pink’s class of 2022 commencement video, he makes an excellent case for reframing these missteps into a path forward. I guarantee at least one of the four types of regrets will strike a chord with you. His 20,000-person research suggests so, too.

– Phil

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Microaggressions –
death by
a 1000 cuts

It’s important to recognize and understand our unconscious biases.

Sometimes without knowing it, our words and actions can adversely impact others, often those who are marginalized and racialized within our corporate cultures.

– Tim

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Staying visible in
the hybrid world

Most articles on the hybrid model are written from the organization’s perspective—how to maximize productivity, foster innovation and build culture. This one from Wharton is written from the individual’s perspective—how to be successful within this workplace dynamic. These practical actions might help you succeed.

– Phil

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Disconnecting is not
as easy as it seems

Although the pandemic brought us a lot more options for how, where and when to work, many of us are finding it difficult to disconnect. Burnout and mental fatigue are through the roof. It’s tough to put boundaries in place and stick to them when the emails, texts and calls keep coming.

– Tim

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Come on,
get happy

Of all the leaders I’ve known over my career, the one most present during my greatest achievements (and failures), who cultivated the best culture for me to grow in, is the guy with the big smile, directly above! His secret, for those of you who don’t know him, is his boundless, genuine positivity. Clearly, he’s on to something…

– Mel

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