Communication is about explicitness and concision. The most efficient communicators and communications say specifically what needs to be said in the least amount of expression possible. But both of these qualities are also those that most expose us to being ...Read More
Everyone gets caught up on right and wrong, and for good reason. Perfect dichotomy is one of the easiest things for the human mind to understand. With context, a clear rating system, and a specific point of differentiation, the dumbest ...Read More
I can't think of anyone who loves politicians, but love em (if you're out there) or hate em, we all need to understand how they function because to some extent we are all just like them. Politics has murky connotations, ...Read More
Mistakes, both technical and ethical, will always be made in communication. The goal isn't to eliminate mistakes, or even to reduce them to the lowest level possible. The goal, as with anything, is to optimize the ratio between risk and ...Read More
There are two kinds of managers. Those who take responsibility and those who take responsibility with conditions. It's easy to tell the difference. Just listen for the "woulds" "ifs" "becauses" and "buts". "If he had finished his part it would ...Read More
Starting with Peter Drucker management has been elevated into the realm of the romantic. How to manage people is now a science, overflowing with analysis and debate. And while the study of management is both interesting and essential, the intellectual ...Read More
It's hard to understand professionals who don't like to be proven wrong, or even worse, won't admit when they are wrong. Personally, I love to be proven wrong, and I am always willing to be the first to admit when ...Read More
Good managers create environments that are conducive to productivity.
Great managers let you create your own environment that is conducive to your productivity.
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There is a reason people will pay more for a customized product or service. If it is customized it ...Read More
