Communication
Leaving a Job the Right Way
Leaving a job can be a sweaty, anxiety-inducing, stressball of an experience. Here are a few thoughts to make that process easier. Future You will thank you.
Jan 28, 2021
Being "Busy" Isn't An Excuse
We're all busy. All the time. You aren't busier than anyone else. You just need to learn how to communicate why you can't (or couldn't) do something.
Mar 21, 2016
Remote Work: You're Already Doing It
Recruiters these days seem hell-bent on knowing whether or not you've worked a remote job in the past. The truth is it doesn't matter. The truth is we're all already doing it.
Feb 23, 2016
Remote Work: All Or Nothing
Most of the time, life is about balance. But there are some things that you just can't do halfway.
Feb 19, 2016
My Family Uses Slack To Stay In Touch
Slack is built for work teams. My family has adopted it to communicate when we're not all together.
Dec 15, 2015
How To Use "No" Effectively
No is powerful. It's concise, precise, and direct. Learn when it makes sense to use it, and when to stand back.
Jun 29, 2015
Face Assumptions Directly
I really hate assumptions. It's essential to lessen or remove assumptions from a situation. And when you can't, you can at least face them directly and honestly.
May 11, 2015
Unwritten Rules are The Worst
It's really frustrating when you break a rule you didn't know existed in the first place. Let's examine how to fix those scenarios.
Apr 09, 2015
Did you get that email I literally just sent you?
Productivity decreases significantly when we use email and impromptu chatting when email alone or a meeting could have sufficed.
Mar 05, 2015