Kung Fu Manager is where I document my progress and growth as an IT manager after a career as a production CAD professional.
We’ve all been there. That terrible place where you feel as if you are doing your job and the other person isn’t doing their job. They certainly aren’t contributing to the overall goal … or are they?
As I conclude my introspective moment I have to admit that I was somewhat surprised at my feelings regarding radical transparency. I started off with a mild curiosity but ended with a different outlook. I guess you just never know what you will find in the reflection.
In “Principles” Ray Dalio lays out his belief in the effectiveness of the Idea Meritocracy and recently I was asked some interesting questions regarding the concept. Of course I had alot to say so I am taking the idea to these two entries to examine how I feel about radical transparency.
When I was young I talked too much. It’s not uncommon and some people never grow out of it. Which is a shame because just shutting the hell up can do some great things.
You know you should work smarter and not harder. But we all fall into the trap of thinking we are making progress when we’re just flailing around.
Time keeps on slippin’, slippin’, slippin’ into the future. Unfortunately your deadlines don’t. At least they shouldn’t slip. Are they?
Fruitful careers require constant learning. And books are a wealth of knowledge. So, how much effort do you put into productive reading?
Stop selling me things. I don’t need things. I need help. We all need help. That’s why we need partners.
Indulge me as I take a moment to share the story of my professional growth from a drafter with a “job” to a an IT manager with a “calling” that is more than just a career.
Offices. Some people have them. Some people don’t. So why does society put so much value on these tiny plots of office real estate? And offices with a window? Forget about it.
All of us are on a career ladder of one sort or another. Aside from moving up the ladder, what else should be we doing during out climb? What do we do when we stop worrying about those above us on the ladder and look at who is below us?
