Category Archives: workplace

Writing as an Amateur in the Space Business vs. Writing as a Professional

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Bart Leahy

This week a colleague asked for opinions about a prominent program in my industry. I realized almost immediately that I shouldn’t share my opinions in a public forum, and so responded via a private channel instead. Why? Am I being … Continue reading →

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Where You Stand Depends on Where You Sit Part 2

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Bart Leahy

This is a follow-up riff to last week’s post about how the tech writer’s perspective on an industry changes depending on which company they work for. Today I’ll bring that down to a more local level. It is also true … Continue reading →

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Where You Stand Depends on Where You Sit

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Bart Leahy

I’ll start by giving credit where credit is due: today’s topic and title are credited to my writing buddy Martin at Marshall Space Flight Center. This was the result of a discussion we were having about how the space industry … Continue reading →

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Thinking and Working Like a Pro

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Bart Leahy

At the suggestion of my buddy Stuart, I’ve started reading several books by Steven Pressfield. The one I just finished yesterday is titled The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles. The point of … Continue reading →

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Follow-Up and Why It Matters

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Bart Leahy

Follow-up: I’ve talked about this before. Having spent 18 years of my life working in retail and hospitality, I’ve got more than a few opinions on customer service performed badly. Unfortunately, I’ve also found a lot of experiences that spurred … Continue reading →

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