Month: September 2022

Assorted Links 9.9.22

I do this manually on most weekends, usually in the morning over coffee – gathering some of the good links I’ve found. An irony of studying history is that we often know exactly how a story ends, but have no idea where it began. Three Big Things: The Most Important Forces Shaping the World. If […]

Speak Up and Be Brief

Perhaps the most critical communication skill. Speak up (when needed) and be brief. Be ready to tackle an issue and use as few words as possible to say what you need. Everyone will appreciate it. If it’s urgent, talk face-to-face (or call). This gives all sides the opportunity to ask questions and better understand the […]