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Book Review: 55 Ways to Add Disney Magic to Your Organization
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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The Hit-By-A-Bus Theory of Getting Work Done
Before I leave the office, I do my best to get my work done or into a shape where my coworkers can still recover my work in my absence. Today I’ll explain the how and why behind this thinking.
Follow-Up
I’m a tad grouchy today, and I apologize. The source of today’s grumpiness is related to people not following up on simple tasks.
Posted in Office Politics, peers, personal, workplace
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Is Advice from Older People Worth Anything?
A week or so ago, a high school friend suggested on Facebook that Millennials and Gen Z (Zoomers?) young folks shouldn’t bother listening to older people’s advice about how we did things “back in our day.” His assertion was that … Continue reading
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Employing Zoom for Workplace Communications
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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