Monthly Archives: September 2025
Don’t Be Afraid
In which I discuss how fear is an overweight counterbalance in the risk equation, and how to check yourself whenever you feel afraid. There are a lot of benefits to not being afraid. Continue reading
How To Ask For Help
When you ask for help, the right way to do it is to say: (1) This is what I’ve done; (2) This is what I plan to do next; (3) Am I on the right track? This article discusses the hows and whys of this pattern. Continue reading
New Hires: Gophers vs. My Hair’s On Fire
In which I discuss another spectrum of behaviors, specifically as it pertains to how people approach and solve problems, how they do it wrong, and how good leaders coach them to be better. Continue reading
Trying to become a writer…
I’m going to the PNWA conference in a week! Eeeek! Continue reading
Fixers vs. Enablers
In which I discuss the difference between “fixers,” who intervene at any sign of trouble, to “enablers,” who encourage and enable their teams to solve the problems themselves. Both extremes are bad, but understanding where you are, and where your boss is, on this spectrum helps manage expectations. Continue reading
