I was recently asked if it is possible to keep everyone around you--your team, your family, your friends--happy all the time. The obvious short answer is "No". You cannot make or keep everyone happy all the time. But my reason for the answer may not be as obvious. The problem is not keeping everyone happy or... Continue Reading →
The Thanksgiving Gift That Pays Dividends All Year
Thanksgiving. There are so many things I love about this holiday we celebrate in America each November. Beyond the family, friends, and food, it turns out that being thankful is also immensely healthy. In Melinda Beck's Wall Street Journal article this week, she outlines how those who are grateful reap a myriad of benefits, including:... Continue Reading →
Is Communication the Biggest Cause of Project Failure?
"We have terrible communication around here!" "This place is screwed up! I never know what's going on!" I regularly hear from project managers, sponsors, and other stakeholders that their biggest problems with delivery come down to communication. Could it be that poor communication is the single biggest factor to tanking projects? A wise mentor once... Continue Reading →