What or How
Parenting is different than managing.
Past the Line
Sometimes, it feels like you are running on empty. Like there is nothing left in the tank.
Choosing Channels
In information theory, two of the key concepts are encoders and decoders. An encoder will convert some message, typically via compression, so that it can be sent through a channel more efficiently. The decoder is on the other end of the channel. It receives the coded message and tries to reconstruct the original.
Turning Points
People often align behavior change to dates or events. A new year, a birthday, even the beginning of a new week can act as a catalyst for change.
Forks
When you come to a fork in the road, take it
– Yogi Berra
On Tools
Thinking more about the job site metaphor, another area where there is a lot to learn is around tools.
Jobsite Tasks
Knowledge work sometimes gets this mystical quality about it. Sure, knowledge workers don’t produce widgets, they produce information or something.
Tracking Progress
If feedback is slow in coming for your position, here is an interesting exercise to try.
Be Ready
You don’t know when your moment in the spotlight will come. Or if it will come at all. But when it does come, you need to be ready.
What’s in a Name
We’re at an interesting moment culturally. The notion of “AI” covers a very wide range of technological capabilities as well as projections for the future. In a sense, this isn’t new.