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A question of integrity
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in Thoughts
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During a job interview, I was asked to provide an example of integrity. The question caught me off-guard; it wasn’t one I’d planned for. An example popped into my head, but I hesitated to present it. My youngest daughter grew up with a …
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Beware mistaken presumptions
Thursday, August 15, 2024 in Thoughts
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Humans like to identify and leverage patterns. We use history to learn how things worked. We presume that previous outcomes predict future behavior. Sometimes, the observed pattern fails. You move forward with your presumption and it turns out to be …
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Bingo card redux
Monday, July 08, 2024 in Thoughts
2 minute read
So…a couple of weeks ago, I posted about a family event that unexpectedly upended my work schedule. It was a positive event (child birth), one that got me thinking about work/life balance, integrity, personal priorities, and so on. Last …
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Is Phoenix on your bingo card?
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in Thoughts
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When I woke up this morning, I did not have “Visit Phoenix, Arizona” on my bingo card. Especially this close to Summer, when temperatures are over 100 degrees F. No, I had “drink coffee,” “play with cats,” …
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Qualities for successful tech writers
Monday, June 10, 2024 in Thoughts
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A few years ago, I interviewed for a tech writing role. While chatting with two team members and their manager, I asked, “What single quality would help someone succeed in this role?” (I like asking this question in interviews because …