I recently had a conversation with a friend who, while sharing some updates about his current work environment, summed it up by simply stating “it’s just really tense.” Tense; defined as stretched tight, as a cord, fiber, etc.; drawn taut; rigid. in a state of mental or nervous strain; high-strung; taut: a tense person. characterized by a strain upon the nerves or feelings: a tense moment. Huh. I do believe
Culture Porn: I Know It When I See It
We’ve fetishized the pursuit of a great work culture. Workplace pundits, organizational consultants and HR professionals have joined together, en masse, and become excessively devoted to the concept of defining, building, fixing and dissecting something that is ultimately amorphous, elusive
Together and Alone in the Office
“Having a cubicle is weird. I’m surrounded by people yet no one talks. I can go all day without speaking to a single coworker.” A friend recently posted that on Facebook after starting a new job. Most assuredly that’s the
Running the Foot Race
I spent some time with a client this morning and the organization’s leader used an analogy during his comments at an all employee meeting that resonated quite strongly with the group. He compared living our lives to running a foot race.
