The End
We tend to focus a lot on first impressions and openings, but forget the importance of a thoughtful finale.
Lisa Lambert
September 18, 2020
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Meaning Matters
What you say is probably not what I hear and what I say is probably not what you hear. As Marty Rubin said, “When the meaning is unclear there is no meaning.”
Lisa Lambert
September 17, 2020
Brilliant Idiots
When someone agrees with us, we think they’re brilliant. However, when someone disagrees with us, we’re often quick to label them as ignorant, immoral, or an idiot.
Lisa Lambert
September 16, 2020
On the Edge of Understanding
Physicists tend to focus on the things that didn’t make sense. That’s where the models we built to describe our world break down. That’s where the interesting questions live.
Lisa Lambert
September 15, 2020
Great Work is Teamwork
The lone genius is a myth obscuring the true origins of great work. Brilliance and innovation is most often a story of dialogue that necessitates a partner or team. And that dialogue can be about collaboration, competition, or both.
Lisa Lambert
September 14, 2020
The Right Heuristic for the Job
Occam’s Razor or Hickam’s Dictum? A skilled problem solver knows which heuristic to use when.
Lisa Lambert
September 13, 2020
Are You Listening?
Communication is a team sport. We tend to put all the pressure on the communicator, but what about the listener?
Lisa Lambert
September 12, 2020
Thinking the Matter Over
When someone changes their mind, they’re often shamed and mocked. The thing is, changing your mind is a sign that you’re learning. How much smarter would we be if we celebrated this as a strength?
Lisa Lambert
September 11, 2020
Empathy is Good for Business
Business is about relationships. So what’s the productivity cost when we lack empathy in these relationships?
Lisa Lambert
September 10, 2020
Strengthen Your Leadership Backbone
Invest in strengthening these two linchpin leadership skills and you’ll level-up across the board as a leader.
Lisa Lambert
September 9, 2020
Multiple Starts
Oftentimes, things don’t start as planned. We have to choose how we restart – or don’t start – from there.
Lisa Lambert
September 8, 2020
Pacing
How fast are you going? You might be best to consider average pace rather than current pace.
Lisa Lambert
September 7, 2020
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