Tag: Max’s Note

I find myself impulsively checking my phone for new emails, Slack chats, and social media updates.

Now that I know about emotional triangles, I am a calmer, more decisive person. I am also clearer in my communication.

When it comes to racial justice issues, I have work to do.

Flexing my creative side is daunting, but I am much more joyful when I do it.

When Steven Spielberg took the helm of Jaws, he went against the wishes of everyone around him and decided to film the movie on location at Martha’s Vineyard. Executives at Universal Studios implored him not to take the risk, but he did it anyway.

“If it’s important, do it now” is written in all caps on the wall of my home office. Here’s why.

We only get through this one way—together.

Knowing these factors helps me assess stressful situations and learn from them.

Appreciative inquiry helps us identify and share concrete examples of doing a job well so more people end up doing exactly that.

“Him learning is more important than me looking perfect.”