by Ryan Seamons | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
“People can be trusted, and will trust one another, to use judgment and do the right thing.Complex problems can be managed with simple rules and agreements that leave room for judgment: give the right-of-way to vehicles already in the circle and go with the flow of...
by Ryan Seamons | Mar 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Taking off the armor we wear at work and asking for genuine feedback is incredibly difficult. But being vulnerable can lead not only to helpful insights but also help reduce our worry and the need to carry on the charade of our own perfection. Julie Zhou shares a...
by Ryan Seamons | Mar 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Career conversations are a critical ingredient of high-performing teams. Your employees are going to grow with or without you. You can either be a part of that growth or wave goodbye when employees leave for better opportunities. It’s a hard lesson I’ve learned from...
by Ryan Seamons | Feb 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
It can be easy to invest a lot of energy into the daily ups and downs. It’s exciting and feels productive. Here’s a story I recently found that helped me see a different approach we can take. The story of the farmer Once upon a time there was a Chinese...
by Ryan Seamons | Oct 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Today’s idea is from a podcast interview Seth Godin did with David Perell. It’s an unusual take on finding your north star that can apply to individual star finding as well as team strategy. The crux: just pick. David: So then what would you recommend to young people...
by Ryan Seamons | Oct 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Patterns is a weekly idea or story for people who don’t want to hate Mondays.If you are just now finding out about Patterns, you can subscribe here! If today’s idea inspired you to better enjoy your work, please forward this email to your friends or...
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