In 1967, C. West Churchman defined "wicked problems". Here's why they are prevalent in life, and how to get past their inescapable difficulties.
Useful Career Tool: Look for Partial Mentors
We all want that one key person to look up to. Unfortunately, such people are hard to find (and often have less time). Here's what you should do instead.
New YouTube Videos and Podcast Episodes
I’ve been experimenting with recording videos as companion pieces to my regular articles. You may have noticed some of them embedded at the bottom of my most recent articles. If you’re interested in getting my videos on YouTube, please subscribe to my channel. I’m still early in this experiment, but the more views/subscribers, the more […]
Bored with Your Job? The Recipe for Enjoying Your Work
Work is often boring or frustrating (sometimes both)! Applying principles from a Hungarian psychologist, you can make work a lot more enjoyable.
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