The Mistake that Seems Inevitable (at least once) for Every Manager

You know the thing that has been done to you, that you vowed you’d never do to anyone else, and then you find yourself in the situation where you did the thing that you thought you’d never do? Well, for many managers, this is it: not giving clear, direct feedback when someone reporting to you is not …

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If you get a Paycheck for your Labor, Don’t Donate your Soul in Exchange

I have a confession: I’m not obsessed with my job. I’m not passionate about operations and I do not live for tech. I recognize the importance of the work that I do at Microsoft. I recognize the importance of [ethical, sustainable, inclusive] technology for the planet. I value the mission that Microsoft leads with. And, I feel honored …

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Think Corporations Are Soul-Sucking Machines? Think Again.

We often say that the corporate world sucks the soul out of individual beings. But did you know that corporations, businesses, buildings, and even ideas have souls themselves? I believe that they do. As souls, they have ways that they wish to be birthed into the world. And similar to each of us, there are paths and …

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Four Things you can do Right Now to Manifest your Dream Job

Making your dream job a reality can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Here for four things that you can do TODAY to begin manifesting your dreams. 1. Get out of your own way Most of us have a pretty good idea of what our dream job is — or at least what the thing …

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