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Brutal Honesty

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:43:00 +0000

This is an interesting one because I’ve more than once been given this feedback, but there’s a nuance… one can give honest feedback in constructive and helpful ways or just being a dick about it.

I know it’s hard when the stupidity is so obvious, but that doesn’t really excuse being a jerk. Now, some people aren’t going to like what you have to say regardless, and you better have a good argument or alternative for your honesty. Being a seagull and just shitting all over everything and calling it “honesty” is no excuse.

Be a part of the solution, but never be afraid to speak up and hold your ground (even if some people don’t like it).

Vacation

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:24:00 +0000

This… it’s always bugged me when people say “if my vacation is approved”. Like hell. I’m telling you I won’t be around so you can plan. Not to ask your permission.

Remote Work Q&A, Part 2

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:16:32 +0000

This part may be even better than Part 1. Love the commentary on shared calendars and documenting over meetings.

https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a0efd93

Remote Work Q&A, Part 1

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:47:31 +0000

Great podcast on the transition to remote work from some of the guys that have been doing it for years. Strongly recommend anyone working remotely, especially managers or “leaders”, listen.

https://share.transistor.fm/s/afeec331

The Ultimate Guide to Remote Work | Miro

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 18:01:32 +0000

In the current remote work age there are a number of guides popping up out there with good tips/tricks. I thought this one was pretty good. Mostly management focused, but the last 3 sections are more employee focused.

https://miro.com/guides/remote-work/

The frightening thing you learn when you quit the 9 to 5

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 15:40:00 +0000

This is quiet the manifesto, but includes lots to ponder…

we’re born as subjects to the authoritarian figures of our parents, and from there we’re funneled straight into the education system, which steers us directly toward the employee workforce. In each of these systems, we are subordinates whose work is likely to be unrelated to our own values, on schedules that are always determined by someone else.

… though he appears to have returned to the 9-5 (at least for now), the sentiment is still good.

Read the full article here

The Best Ways to Tell the Hard Truth at Work

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 11:03:00 +0000

The Best Ways to Tell the Hard Truth at Work

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#224: Brian Buffini—The Emigrant Edge

Sun, 08 Oct 2017 16:13:00 +0000

#224: Brian Buffini—The Emigrant Edge

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Go the F**k Home #1aDay

Tue, 06 May 2014 12:05:00 +0000

Ok, so I’ve posted this one before, but I still love it every time I listen to it. Especially appreciate the part about leaders setting the example.

Sorry for the string of videos with “strong language”. I promise the next post will be “clean” 🙂

Read the full article here