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Carbon 046 Winter Edition 8. The Warm Laptop

This is Carbon. Carbon discovered the laptop was warm and immediately claimed it as her office. Don’t be like Carbon. Learn why taking over without contribution damages trust in “Take the Wheel. ”

Everyone says: “Go out of your comfort zone.”

I say: only if you’re unhappy where you are. If you are truly happy with your life right now, I would not recommend leaving your comfort zone just for money or fame. Neither of those guarantees happiness. What really changes you is the process, not the outcome. But if you feel stuck…If something…

Carbon 045 Winter Edition 7. The Icy Window

This is Carbon. Carbon tapped the frozen window like she expected summer to answer back. Don’t be like Carbon. Learn why wishing is not a strategy in “Take the Wheel. ”

How to delegate new project

As a manager, when you delegate a project to your team, don’t argue with every decision just because it’s not what you would do. Your team are professionals. They know their craft. Delegation means trust. Trust means letting them think, decide, and execute. If you want to control every detail, don’t delegate. If you want results,…

Transparency is one of the strongest motivators at work.

Don’t treat your team like mushrooms: keep them in the dark and feed sh! t. People work better when they know what’s going on. Why decisions are made. Where the company is headed. That’s it. That’s the secret.

Carbon 044 Winter Edition 6. The Sweater Protest

This is Carbon. Carbon wore her sweater for five seconds and then staged a full protest. Don’t be like Carbon. Learn why discomfort is part of progress in “Take the Wheel. ”

How to Take Ownership When Your Manager Doesn’t

There’s no shortage of advice about how to take ownership of your work and inspire ownership in your team. But what if your direct manager doesn’t own the project? What if the person who should be driving it… isn’t? That’s when personal ownership matters most. You can’t control your leader’s behavior, but you can…

Carbon 043 Winter Edition 5. The Frozen Water Bowl

This is Carbon. Carbon complained about the cold but refused to drink water unless it was warm. Don’t be like Carbon. Learn why adapting beats demanding perfect conditions in “Take the Wheel. ”

Carbon 042 Winter Edition 4. The Blanket Fort

This is Carbon. Carbon burrowed under the blankets and declared winter canceled. Don’t be like Carbon. Learn why hiding from problems does not solve them in “Take the Wheel. ”

Carbon 041 Winter Edition 3. The Cold Floor

This is Carbon. Carbon stepped on the cold floor once and retreated dramatically to the couch. Don’t be like Carbon. Learn why one setback should not end your momentum in “Take the Wheel. ”