NonsenseAtWork

What do you do when someone on your team, or a colleague, proposes a wacky idea?

The hotter you get, the more buzzy and the less busy you will be. I'm not talking about the heat from the weather only.

Many of us think there is a lot of bad behavior going on. Strangely, many of us think the behavior is acceptable, if not good. Which version of "us" is right?

Sometimes, in life and in business, setting a compass bearing can be more effective than relying on detailed plans, instructions, and directions.

My bike had one gear or no gears. Depending on your engineering know-how. The pedaling was the same whether I was going uphill or downhill.

Research shows that people who receive negative feedback tend to ignore it. But they will listen to positive feedback. (I hope this does not come as a surprise.)

Here's why the difference between can-do and almost-do matters. Those who can-do, get bored and whither. Those who almost-can, grow and flourish.

When I studied post-grad part-time, my house, not just my room, was always tidy before an exam. And when I climbed the corporate ladder and had to deal with matters of great import.... well, what work did I actually do? I was productive and got things done, yes. But.

The more you focus on what is wrong, the further you will drift from what is right enough. Right enough, or good enough, is achievable. Often, what is good enough works well enough.

Taking a nap does indeed increase your performance. It’s good for you and good for your employer. Even for your boss.