Category Archives: leadership

Planning in a Planning-Unfriendly Environment

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Bart Leahy

I’m a planner. Whether I’m organizing vacations, work tasks, or long-term goals, I enjoy the process of imagining the future and identifying next steps to get there. The COVID-19 pandemic and the collective responses to it–public and private–have made long-term … Continue reading →

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Book Review: 55 Ways to Add Disney Magic to Your Organization

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Bart Leahy

While today’s post will not be the first time I’ve written a book review, this is also one of those rare times when I’m performing a cross-branding exercise as well. While I’ll be reviewing my friend Pete Blank‘s book, 55 Ways … Continue reading →

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Hiring a Tech Writer: What to Expect

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Bart Leahy

I’ve worked with customers who are used to technical writers and know how to smoothly integrate them into their workplace. Others…not as much. A friend recently described what we do as “this whole other world,” which hadn’t occurred to me … Continue reading →

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The Island of Misfit Ideas

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Bart Leahy

I’ve discussed previously my occasional habit of purchasing electronic “toys” for which I later discover I have little use. Being a bit of a scatterbrain, I’ve also had similar interactions with plans and ideas. Some come to fruition (moving to … Continue reading →

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Employing Zoom for Workplace Communications

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Bart Leahy

If you’re a technical writer and you’re still working, by now you’re most likely working remotely. That means there’s a good chance you’re attending some form of audio or video-based meeting via Zoom, Skype, or other video teleconferencing (VTC) application. … Continue reading →

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