Somebody else may thrive with a completely different process.

It’s not just about maximizing. Planning for ineffective stretches is just as important.

Weekends are both hallowed stretches of free time for personal work and the place where parties, picnics, and down time reign supreme.

When the weather outside is beautiful and someone suggests a picnic, it’s so easy to think about all of the steps and pause before agreeing. 

Consistency is a superpower. And it’s 100% on you.

Business is about value creation, and people are the resources that create that value. Why don’t more firms define programs, plans, and paths to develop their people?

The phrase describes dysfunction at the highest levels of an organization (the proverbial head”) and the negative trickle-down impact this dysfunction has on the rest of the organization.

The phrase is used to describe someone who wants to enjoy the benefits of some outcome, but who does not want to do the work or contribute to the work necessary to bring about the outcome. 

What I thought had been a realization about the imperceptible twists of fate hiding in every small decision, was actually a reminder to trust the person you used to be.

Taking action is powerful no matter the motivation, but excitement is like jet fuel. It beats fear every time.

There’s power in finding new ways to do things.

There’s something quite beautiful in hearing good news before you experience it for yourself.

Subtexts are not the sexist productivity hack, but they can help to accelerate timelines.

Learning by observing is a way to become a better project menager, even when you aren’t in control.

In other words, I dillydallied. You’ll find no lament here. I enjoyed it.

Human beings can sense when a situation is fair to all parties involved.

it’s easy to say “If only the world worked this way…” and not as easy to accept that things are the way they are.

Baselines are a starting point - for temperament, ability, all sorts of things.

In business, and project management specifically, big problems can live out in the open for a very long time.

Investing in one’s appearance still pays dividends.