PHIL SIMON
Thoughts on the downsides of dithering while writing a topical business book—or paying someone to do it for you.
Category: Communication
“Constantly talking isn’t necessarily communicating.”
―Charlie Kaufman
Category: Communication
Why I Don’t Offer Turnkey Consulting Arrangements
Foolish is the soul who believes that successful change management involves a cookie-cutter approach.
The Great Resignation Will Hurt Some Firms More Than Others
Four ways that hubs and spokes will lessen the pay of key departures.
Should you use e-mail for internal communication?
A quick and hopefully humorous visual to answer this question?
Reimagining Collaboration Wins International Book Award
I’m not displeased.
On Collaboration, E-Mail, and the Discman
A parallel between antiquated tools.
On the Parallels Between Collaboration Hubs and Smartphones
A useful analogy to unleash the true power of Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom
How Not to Start a Book
An absurdly complex 85-word sentence right off the bat all but guarantees crickets, confusion, or both.
In Defense of Slack
Cal Newport is a smart dude whose new book is based upon two fundamental misconceptions.
Why Effective Collaboration Requires Lifelong Learning
Thoughts on nudging others to change their ways.