You can’t manage time
When you think about it, “time management” is a ridiculous concept. Time always has been, and will continue to be, impossible to manage. Each of us is given 24 hours […]
“This Problem” or “That Problem”? A Matter of Perspective
Let me have you ponder the difference between these two questions: “Why is this problem important?” “Why is that problem important?” It’s a pretty subtle distinction, but potentially quite crucial. […]
When getting visibility is a good thing
The word “visibility” has gotten a bit of a bad rap inside organizations. I’ve seen it associated with concepts of playing politics, whitewashing, and generally creating a false image. If […]
Having a larger goal gives you freedom
Why bother with a big goal? That’s an interesting question, actually, because focusing on your life or career goals can be a bit of work. It’s much easier to just […]
Having a larger goal gives you motivation
The term Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) was introduced by James Collins and Jerry Porras in 1996. It’s a powerful concept. It’s one thing to have a goal that’s practical. […]
Tips on how to be motivated
No matter how much I know I need to do some things, it’s a pain. I have to wash the dishes, but nothing much is going to happen if I […]
How to build a personal brand inside a company
There’s been a lot of talk in recent years about the importance of creating a personal brand. I first came across the idea in an article by Tom Peters in […]
The most important stakeholder: Yourself
Here’s the bonus category: Yourself. We’ve spent so much time thinking about other people, we might have forgotten that it’s important how we feel about our own work! Looking at […]
Key stakeholders: Understand your partners
I’ve broken out partners as a distinct category of stakeholders, because the relationships are much different than the others in our diagram. The simple definition of “partner” is someone who […]
Key stakeholders: Understand your customers
As we travel through the stakeholders, your customers end up being one of the most powerful categories. And the length of this list might surprise you! Depending on your job, […]