Notes

The Milk Protest

This is Carbon. Carbon refused her milk because it was slightly less creamy than she expected. Don’t be like Carbon. Learn why perfectionism can stall progress in “Take the Wheel. ”

The Laptop Conqueror

This is Carbon. Carbon sat on the warm laptop as if it were a throne. Don’t be like Carbon. Learn why comfort without contribution harms credibility in “Take the Wheel. ”

The Soup Sniffer

This is Carbon. Carbon sniffed the soup and decided it wasn’t worth her time. Don’t be like Carbon. Learn why first impressions can mislead in “Take the Wheel. ”

The Mug Thief

This is Carbon. Carbon tried to sit in my lap while I held hot tea. Don’t be like Carbon. Learn why taking over without permission disrupts teamwork in “Take the Wheel. ”

The Water Iceberg

This is Carbon. Carbon found her water bowl slightly frozen and staged a hydration strike. Don’t be like Carbon. Learn why adaptation beats complaint in “Take the Wheel. ”

The Cold Dry Food

This is Carbon. Carbon sniffed her dry food, decided it was too cold, and walked away. Don’t be like Carbon. Learn why waiting for perfection delays progress in “Take the Wheel. ”

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,…