COLIN ON CULTURE
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Beware the power corruption
Don’t lose the human skills that make the most difference
Dissent, debate and questioning
A quiet room is not a good sign
The job is fine. The work is the problem
Where you’re based is the least important thing
Momentum isn’t magic
The first step is all you need
The forever student
Some skills have a sell-by date
70/20/10 is not an excuse
Talking about a framework isn't the same as using one
Connection infrastructure: The work before work
Prioritising relationships and empathy
The best time is now
Waiting only prolongs the agony
Job vs. career
What you do vs. who you become
Experimentation before implementation
Confirm the value before you commit
Drawing the line (and meaning it)
An agreement that everybody keeps
Why silence is a good thing
Finding some peace should be a priority
Feedback is data not instruction
There’s a difference between receiving and obeying
Declining meetings
How you spend your time is your decision
Your body language sometimes lies
Crossed arms isn’t always a sign of dissent
Slow down, think more
Making time to think improves the value you add
The belief you’re already defending
Be aware of what you prefer
The destructiveness of instant responsiveness
Being always on is bad for everyone
Norms without consequences are hopes
Agreement requires accountability
Why we judge other people
Context is more important than blame