Do it better

We undertake and complete our task well, or our job is always at a reasonable level, and the initiatives we undertake we complete proficiently. In some cases, we may even say, ‘well done.’ And why wouldn’t we? We can go back tomorrow and do it...

Seek manure

If we want to grow, we need manure. It’s not the actual manure we should be seeking here. Instead, it is supportive; it is having a few people around you who will give you the honest, brutal feedback; the feedback that also comes with genuine care and kindness, and is...

Your onion

Life is an onion at times: it is not as simple as the exterior. Rust brown, white, yellow, purple. All so different. A beautiful bulbous vegetable. Firm, fragrant, and oh my so versatile. But the flaky, smooth exterior belies the inner core that may bring tears to...

Obtain consensus

All too often, we do something and seek consensus—a design, words, the focus of work, etc. Yet, do we consider the probability of attaining consensus considering the abundance of existing choices and perspectives?  Each day we have choices. There are thousands of...

Setting expectations

Setting expectations is something we do without thought. It can provide context, guidance and even avoid disappointment. Setting expectations at work helps define clarity in the scope of work, timing and execution, and enables parties to come to a common understanding...