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How a PhD in music history shapes how I approach today’s challenges
A few weeks ago, the American Musicological Society invited me to lead a workshop for Musicology PhD students interested in careers beyond the academy. In light of the dire budget cuts to higher education research and unprecedented attacks on science and academic...
The Power of Changing Your Environment (Without Leaving Town)
You don’t need a plane ticket or a conference center to access the benefits of environmental change. Small shifts in location, routine, and connection can unlock fresh perspective and creative energy.
How to build while flying
The most effective and sustainable organizations are those that manage to work on both process and mission at the same time. It’s a messy and challenging process. But if I can do it, so can you.
It’s OK to build the plane while flying it
Organizations need to work on process and mission at the same time. It’s a challenge, but once you get comfortable building the airplane midflight, your organization will be more effective and more sustainable.
Breaking through the busy-leader bottleneck, Part III—taking action
Whether you’re a busy leader yourself or someone who works with them, here are five strategies to help mobilize leaers to take action, transforming bottlenecks into breakthroughs.
Breaking through the busy-leader bottleneck, Part II—emails
Breaking through the busy-leader bottleneck requires you to consider not just what you write, but also the unique habits and preferences of the recipient.