PinnedMember-onlyThe Ultimate Commonplace BookHow I use Trello to Capture Everything — I’m a reader. My wife calls me a hoarder. I’m probably somewhere in-between. There are two problems I have when it comes to reading books. Storing them and remembering the interesting things I find in them. I can highlight, annotate and underline like the best of them, but I struggle…Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
4 hours ago5 Reminders Every Project Leader Should Staple On Their Desk To Meet A Looming DeadlinePlan ahead. Make a plan and stick to it. Keep a clear and updated project backlog, break down tasks into simple steps, and assign ownership. Track progress closely. Regular progress tracking and reporting is critical for success, identify obstacles, and keep stakeholders informed. …1 min read1 min read
Jan 23Brace For Impact: 5 Tips For Tech Workers Facing LayoffsAmazon released 18,000 people in the last 12 months. Meta, 13,000. Microsoft, 10,000 just this month. And when Big Tech makes changes, the rest of Silicon Valley takes notice. …2 min read2 min read
Jan 193 Telltale Signs That Instantly Identify A Boss With Remarkable Leadership SkillsGood bosses are rare. I’ve been fortunate to have worked for good ones (and bad ones). Both have their place in teaching you how to be a better leader and employee. Here are 3 signs I’ve observed about the best bosses I’ve had: They prioritize people over company. A company…1 min read1 min read
Jan 173 Magic Questions Every Project Manager Must Ask To Set A Software Project Up For Success From The StartA project plan is a map. And your project is the vehicle that helps you get from point A to point B on the map. A project must have everything you need to carry you to your destination: waypoints, detours, and the people and resources you need to make it…2 min read2 min read
Jan 161 Habit All Successful People In Project Management Have In CommonMost successful people share the same handful of things in common: They are disciplined with their time They know how to stay focused on one goal at a time They have mentors and other wise people they can turn to for advice They have mastered one (or multiple) valuable skills …1 min read1 min read
Jan 1410 Skills I Want To Develop In 2023Writing Headlines. If you want to get clear on what you are trying to say and get your point across in 2 seconds or less, learn to write a headline. Telling Personal Stories. I’m fascinated by storytellers. The way they weave ordinary details into meaningful moments which tug at the…2 min read2 min read
Jan 14Want To Master Your Morning? Try These 4 Routines To Jumpstart Your Workday.I have been an early riser all my life. And I come from a long line of Larks. When you wake up early (and no one else is awake), you look for things to do. I have tinkered with volumes of morning activities, including “trying” to sleep in. Here’s my…2 min read2 min read
Jan 1110 Topics I Plan On Learning More About in 2023:AI. There is no denying that AI is influencing the way we work today and how we will work in the future. When electricity was invented, people didn’t understand it and didn’t want it. I don’t want to be one of those people. HIIT. In 2019, my doctor told me…2 min read2 min read
Oct 23, 2022Member-onlyThe Best Book I’ve Ever Read On LeadershipThere are a TON of books on Leadership. And I’ve read a lot of them. The problem with most leadership books is they are hard to apply. I’ve read 90% of John Maxwell’s books on leadership and while inspiring, they don’t offer actionable advice. The most practical book on Leadership…Leaderhip2 min readLeaderhip2 min read
