Today is officially Better Work Day in the state of Indiana. Governor Holcomb proclaimed it, which was neat. […]
Today is Better Work Day
Tag: Do Better Work
A series we’ve been working on
Fun news: We just launched the first three episodes of the Better Work video series. […]
Tell me about a time when this went well
A Lessonly manager walked into my office with a problem. A recurring handoff from one department to the next was breaking down and she didn’t know what to do about it. […]
What makes a good mentor?
I am asked this question a lot. But I don’t think I’m informed enough to answer it well. I’d like to change that. Maybe you can help. What makes a good mentor? In your eyes, what are a mentor’s primary traits and responsibilities? Are there resources that have clarified mentorship for you? If so, please […]
The only icebreaker you’ll ever need
The holidays bring holiday events, and holiday events bring conversations with strangers. On the advice of Terry Gross, I’ve started using a four-word phrase to navigate these moments: “Tell me about yourself.” Dubbed “the only icebreaker you’ll ever need,” tell me about yourself allows you to start a conversation with anybody without accidentally bringing up […]
Two clarifying questions that make my heart sing
1. “What’s our goal here?” At Lessonly, we sometimes forget to set clear goals for our projects and initiatives. We assume everyone is on the same page about why we are working on something, so we jump right to the planning stage. It’s important to plan—to account for things like to-dos, timelines, and divisions of […]