Blog.
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Bridging Generational and Cultural Gaps
Different cultures and different generations each bring something different to the workplace. It can feel like a bunch of people all operating at different altitudes and positions, with communications being misinterpreted in every direction.
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Is it Time for the Warm Intro to Die?
Is it time for the warm intro to die?
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An office is like a mullet
Hear me out on this. It's all business in the front. When you were interviewed you got a great impression. "The culture is great, we're just a group of people who love what we do and we get real stuff done." The perks and benefits sounded nice. Everyone was friendly during onboarding. You got taken out for lunch on your first day.
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Optional Fridays and Other Radical Ideas
For those of you in Canada, Happy Long Weekend! How are you using this time to recharge?
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the Spaghetti Code of Human Interaction
Communication is simple, right?
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Guess What? People Change.
I was over 30 before I enjoyed my first coffee.
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Narrowing the Communications Chasm
Why does communication feel like a massive and deep chasm to cross? Well...because it is.
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The Joy of Selfless Connection
Sometimes I connect with people who are looking for an advantage. "How can I come out on top of this relationship? How do I make sure I get value for myself?"
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The Risks of Mismatched Styles
I tend to exaggerate in my speech.