Those that have worked with me at Patagonia over the last five years or so have heard me announce a countdown of days until I reach my retirement date (or at least the date I plan to go part-time). I have long been planning for this important time when I can work on my own Read more about When Less is More[…]
What comes to mind when you think of the biggest risks you’ve ever taken? Did you come to regret taking any of them? When I consider these questions, there have been very few, if any, downsides to the risks that come to mind. Perhaps this says I’m not much of a true risk taker. However, Read more about Defining Risk[…]
The title of this post is a phrase I have in my Skype’s “mood message” — the simple quote shown to others next to your online status in Skype. It’s not that I hate or even dislike meetings. I just really hate inefficient ones and find that many people do not know how to properly Read more about Efficient Staff Meetings – Pick Two[…]
If you’re older and have had a few jobs, perhaps this post will not be as meaningful to you. Or, perhaps it will help you see how you can mentor those with less experience. I believe it takes at least a year to truly learn your “new” job. I’ve had this view validate by several other Read more about “So, about that ‘new’ job of yours…”[…]