Category Archives: peers

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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The Hit-By-A-Bus Theory of Getting Work Done

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Bart Leahy

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.

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Follow-Up

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Bart Leahy

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.

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Is Advice from Older People Worth Anything?

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Bart Leahy

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

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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