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Not Choosing is a Choice
Some songwriters can say things succinctly. As the Rolling Stones put it: “You can’t always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, you might find, you get what you need.” One of my favorite lines to remember when trying to get a decision out of a stakeholder is a line from Rush: “If
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Tales from the Pastel Fireside: The Cost of “Going Above and Beyond”
In the U.S. business world, we’re often taught that going above and beyond is the key to success. It’s how you get noticed.How you gain visibility.How you earn that promotion. And sometimes, it works. But there’s a catch. At first, you don’t get paid for that extra effort. Over time, something shifts. What started as