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It’s exhausting because these defenses are always built on a profound disrespect for the actual labor of art. They view ...
26/09/2026

It’s exhausting because these defenses are always built on a profound disrespect for the actual labor of art. They view the final image, the track, or the script as just a product to be consumed, completely missing the point that the human hand behind it is what gives it any resonance in the first place.

What’s your stance, though?

We reward high-performers by pushing them up the ladder until they finally land in a role they are entirely unqualified ...
24/09/2026

We reward high-performers by pushing them up the ladder until they finally land in a role they are entirely unqualified for. Your best producer gets rewarded by becoming a miserable, stressed-out manager. Everybody loses.

There are better ways to show your team regular, pointed appreciation. Check out the slides.

If your company’s Standard Operating Procedure requires checking a manager’s mood before hitting send, the process is br...
23/09/2026

If your company’s Standard Operating Procedure requires checking a manager’s mood before hitting send, the process is broken.

We love to dress this up as navigating office politics or managing up. But let’s call it what it actually is: an energy tax.

Swipe through to see why relying on mind-reading instead of clear procedures is the ultimate red flag for any corporate culture, and what it actually does to your team.

Have you ever worked somewhere where you had to manage egos before managing the work? How did you navigate it? Let’s talk in the comments.

Instead of complaining about the system again, I’ll start off the new week with some healthy nuggets of wisdom for you, ...
21/09/2026

Instead of complaining about the system again, I’ll start off the new week with some healthy nuggets of wisdom for you, and your mates. Hope it all works out, chums.

Not all companies and not all bosses are evil. In my time I have seen some companies that actually treat their employees...
18/09/2026

Not all companies and not all bosses are evil. In my time I have seen some companies that actually treat their employees well, and manage to turn up a profit year on year. Things don’t have to turn toxic just to turn in more revenue, and some companies know that.

If you work, or have ever worked for such a company, count yourself lucky. And if you aren’t sure whether your company has green flags, here are a few to watch out for.

Is anyone (be honest) actually doing eight hours of focused work for 5 straight days, week after week, year after year? ...
17/09/2026

Is anyone (be honest) actually doing eight hours of focused work for 5 straight days, week after week, year after year? Or are we stuck in a loop that engineered is from childhood to become a part of, unwillingly?

There’s too much showmanship in corporate environments. It doesn’t work for everyone, certainly not for those that would...
16/09/2026

There’s too much showmanship in corporate environments. It doesn’t work for everyone, certainly not for those that would be classified as introverts. Here’s why.

I wouldn’t necessarily call corporate buzzwords red flags, but they’re definitely something, and in the last 20 or so ye...
14/09/2026

I wouldn’t necessarily call corporate buzzwords red flags, but they’re definitely something, and in the last 20 or so years I’ve seen them rise in popularity, so much so, that sometime, as a 45yo I find myself lost in meetings and on calls because someone says something that sounds important, but means nothing.

Are there any you hate that I missed?

Here are a few tricks you can try to remain at your job forever.
13/09/2026

Here are a few tricks you can try to remain at your job forever.

I’m always willing to defend these boundaries and it doesn’t mean I’m difficult. It just means I’m a professional who va...
11/09/2026

I’m always willing to defend these boundaries and it doesn’t mean I’m difficult. It just means I’m a professional who values deep work and mutual respect over corporate chaos.

Which of these specific office offenses makes you instantly want to close your laptop for the day?

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