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In the Land of I, I Drop U Until Needed

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021James McIntoshCooperate/Collaborate, Exploitation

Here’s nonsense at work. Thanksgiving has come and gone, but I am still thankful. And have been since early-2002. That’s when several Americans graciously helped us find our USA feet while Africa still held our souls. Thank you for teaching me how to drop I to help U. -> In the Land of I, I…

When is it chill to chill?

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021James McIntoshGoals & Resolutions

Here’s nonsense at work. Thank you. No, I’m not thanking you for being a loyal reader. Well, maybe I am. But I’m really thanking you for reading the rest of this piece. Even though I don’t know whether you will actually read on. Want to know why I thank you in advance? Broccoli. Or was…

Why the Office Gossip Has Butterfly Lips

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021James McIntoshCommunication

Here’s nonsense at work. The beat goes on. The gut-thump of the conspiracy theory drum, egged on by the mind-altering crash of the fake fact cymbal and the seductive tinkle of the did-you-hear triangle. Social distancing did not stop the beat. Neither did working from home. If anything, isolation increased the need for a little…

Who Hesitates Is Luckier Than the Early Bird. And Vice Versa.

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021James McIntoshDecision-making

Here’s nonsense at work. I am driving to meet a client for lunch. The four-lane road splits, with big trees and thick undergrowth dividing the two lanes going to my future from the two lanes going back where I came from. Suddenly, on a gentle curve, a car appeared. Going fast. Coming towards me. We…

What should you do when change is heavy?

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021James McIntoshChange

Here’s nonsense at work. The only constant is change. So said Heraclitus, sometime ago, in 500 BC. And a lot has happened since then. Which has now brought us to this: too much to change, too little time. This makes me wonder. Who triggers change (in your organization)? Who makes change happen? Who should you…

Listen to the Idea, Not the Person

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021James McIntoshKnowledge/Wisdom, Perceptions

Here’s nonsense at work. Are you also struggling to get through this era of endless political waffle? Well, here’s a game you can play. It might not help you much in coping with politicians, but I guarantee it will make you a more effective leader, manager, employee, worker, person, significant other, friend, and whatnot. (It…