Are we gonna talk about that asterisk?
June 17, 2020
As we start to look toward what happens next, we’re thinking a lot about the asterisk. And what it means that the people in charge think everything is fine.
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Is anyone really thinking about work right now?
June 3, 2020
Our Black readers don’t need us to tell them anything about how to fight the oppression they face. That’s not our lane. But we’re hearing from non-Black bosses that they don’t know what they should do.
But how do I know they’re working?
May 20, 2020
There’s a lot of bosses trying to figure this one out right now. Their people aren’t where they can see them. So they ask the very silly, surface level, unexamined, first-time-working-with-remote-folks question. How do I know they’re working?
This is nothing like mat leave
May 6, 2020
8 weeks ago things here in Toronto started to shut down. And if they’d only shut down for a week or two, maybe we all could have gone back to what it was. But it’s been two months. You’re different than you were. We all are.
The end of the beginning
April 22, 2020
Your ability, your team’s ability, your organization’s ability to survive a crisis like this starts when you accept it for what it is.
Top 10%, Bottom 10%
April 8, 2020
This week seemed to be a turning point for a lot of bosses. But we are not done with this thing. There will be optimistic top 10% moments and crushing bottom 10% ones in the weeks to come.
What do I tell my team?
March 25, 2020
Bosses are wondering, “What do I tell my team?” And tucked in it, another question. “What should someone be telling me? Cause no one is and I’m not comfortable winging something this big. I am way out of my depth.”
Our job now is to flatten the curve
March 11, 2020
The COVID-19 coverage feels like it’s everywhere and it’s overwhelming. If it feels that way for us, it probably feels that way for many of you, and for the people in your organizations. It’s a lot.
Do not lick this email
January 29, 2020
Our hope for each of you is that it doesn’t take a plague to get you to rest, this year.
Wanna co-pour?
August 21, 2016
Grab a seat, get comfortable, pour something that warms your insides. We’re glad you’re here.
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