In honor of Taylor Swift, first in my 2024 compilation series is a thirteen-part backstage tour of my lifetime quest to become a better listener. This is NOT a quick read. Rather, it’s a deep dive (hence 102, not 101) into definitions, technique and challenges. Read on for at least seven good quotes, a few different ways to frame the task, plus varied approaches, four styles, smart tips for leaders, and lastly a super-detailed and geeky listening self-assessment.
Go watch James Robinson’s exquisite video: How Life Looks Through My ‘Whale Eyes’. Read on for my 24(!) favorite lines in which Robinson takes a complex, uncomfortable and challenging situation (how being made to feel different feels lousy), and made it simple, accessible and relatable.
A compilation of five starred articles about how to take a vacation….and actually do it. if you’re in a rush, here are the key points. (1) How to leave the office (make a plan, and then stick to it); (2) How to come back from vacation (allow time to transition); and (3) Why vacation matters (hold space for yourself).
I’m looking forward to when we can meet in person again. In anticipation, this post highlights two best practices for short and focused meetings that also translate virtually. Plus, a fun bingo game in case you are stuck in a meeting that goes astray. What is the best advice you’ve ever received about leading an excellent meeting?
