Podcast
Episode 53: Indirect Influence With Vanessa Bohns
Think that you should skip that meeting even if you're going to keep quiet? Maybe you shouldn't.
Phil Simon
Phil Simon is probably the world's leading independent expert on workplace collaboration and tech. He is a frequent keynote speaker and the award-winning author of 14 books, most recently The Nine.
Podcast
Episode 52: Despotic Taylorism With Christopher Mims of The Wall Street Journal
A fascinating chat about several Amazon, logistics, and other critical topics.
Communication
Why I Never Describe Myself as Results-Oriented
Call me persnickety, but this trite phrase really grinds my gears.
Announcements
Russian Edition of Reimagining Collaboration Coming
The first of what I hope will be many.
Podcast
Special Edition: Lightwerks Keynote Revisited
Allow me to introduce...myself.
Consulting
Thoughts on Consultant Certifications
Despite what many software vendors claim, they are neither necessary nor sufficient to deliver the goods.
Collaboration
On Blocks and the Future of Collaboration and Productivity
Virtual LEGOS and more collaborative documents will make Google Docs look quaint by comparison.
Podcast
Episode 52: Talking Teams With Matt Wade
My brother from another mother joins me today.
Collaboration
Slack and Its Ilk Shine a Light on Organizational Problems. Be Thankful.
Internal collaboration hubs can quickly manifest thorny cultural issues. That's exactly why some leaders oppose them. Big mistake.
Podcast
Episode 51: Collaboration Overload With Professor Rob Cross
The Babson professor explains why we waste so much time collaborating and how improve the way we work. You know, little things.
Collaboration
How Author Indecision Leads to Missed Opportunities
Thoughts on the downsides of dithering while writing a topical business book—or paying someone to do it for you.
Future of Work
My Favorite Resources on the Future of Work
How I stay current on this fascinating topic.
Podcast
Episode 50: A Flux Mind-Set With April Rinne
Change is on the docket today. Lots of change.
Collaboration
On Collaboration Tools, Interview Litmus Tests, and Higher Education
Flip the script and interview the interviewers.
Podcast
Episode 49: The Challenges of Hybrid Work With Dr. Peter Cappelli
Think that it's easy? Think again.
AI
Solving Tool Overload and the Search Dilemma
More tech isn't the solution. Pick a lane and stay in it.
Collaboration
Thoughts on Slack Clips
Another valuable edition—and feature that makes the comparison to e-mail even more absurd.
Podcast
Episode 48: The Remote Oracle With Darren Murph of Gitlab
Dude. Is. Smart.
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