Notes
Quick thoughts, ideas, and reflections.
The Budget
This is Carbon. Carbon reviewed the household budget. She had notes: More treats, better treats. . . and a second bed she will never sleep in. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to advocate for resources without losing the room in "Take the Wheel. "
The Promotion
This is Carbon. Carbon promoted herself. New title: Senior Director of the Couch. No interview. No review. She simply announced it by sitting higher than usual. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to earn the next level before you claim it in "Take the Wheel. "
The Stakeholders
This is Carbon. Carbon identified her key stakeholders. The treat cabinet. The sunny spot by the window. Me. In that order. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to manage stakeholders before they manage you in "Take the Wheel. "
The KPIs
This is Carbon. Carbon tracks her KPIs. Treats received. Naps completed. Times she was right. The numbers are always in her favor. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to measure what actually matters in "Take the Wheel. "
The Onboarding
This is Carbon. Carbon onboarded the new houseplant. She sniffed it once, knocked it sideways, and never acknowledged it again. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to bring new people in like they were meant to be there in "Take the Wheel. "
The Deadline
This is Carbon. Carbon had a deadline. She reviewed it, sat on the document, and went to sleep. She missed it by three days and requested an extension with full confidence. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to build accountability into how you work in "Take the Wheel. "
The Exit Interview
This is Carbon. Carbon quit the living room. Effective immediately. No notice. No reason given. HR was not notified. . . because HR is also me. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to leave things better than you found them in "Take the Wheel. "
The Buy-In
This is Carbon. Carbon wanted buy-in on the new couch arrangement. She moved everything herself, then sat on it and waited for applause. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to bring people along before you move in "Take the Wheel. "
The Urgency
This is Carbon. Carbon decided everything was urgent at 3 AM. The treat cabinet. The hallway. My face. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to lead with urgency without creating chaos in "Take the Wheel. "
The Listening
This is Carbon. Carbon listened to everything I said. Then she blinked slowly and walked into the other room. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to listen in a way that makes people feel heard in "Take the Wheel. "