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Tag Archives: gremlins
Is “number of hours” the right measure?
Recently a client asked me to help her figure out how to work less. She is frustrated by the long hours, working weekends, and so on. She figures at this stage of her career she should be able to have … Continue reading
Posted in Work Habits
Tagged 60-hour work week, coaching, gremlins, long hours, meaningful work
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What would make your job better?
I want to plant a seed that can slowly germinate in the back of your mind. What would it mean to you for your job to be “better”? Is there anything you have control over that might make a difference? … Continue reading
How I help with writing
A hadn’t been publishing. He wrote regularly despite a full teaching load. But he wasn’t getting things finished. And he wasn’t submitting them. Writing was an intellectually satisfying process for A. In thinking about why he didn’t finish he realized … Continue reading
Posted in My services, Writing
Tagged accountability, articles, coaching, gremlins, personal trainer, Publishing
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Are you letting gremlins ruin your job?
No one will fund that research. Find a sexier topic. One there’s a bit of buzz about. And make it something useful. You’re really behind the times. There’s all kinds of educational technology out there. Why aren’t you using it? … Continue reading
Posted in Academic Culture
Tagged autonomy, choices, gremlins, research, responsibility, service, teaching
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Asking for help is hard
You are smart and competent. You work in an environment that values autonomy. You value autonomy. You feel like you should be able to do things yourself. Humans are inherently social We live in groups. We work in groups. We … Continue reading