Hey there, I've heard from a few people who’d love to join the Work Forward Society but are looking for a lower-tier option. So, I’m considering adding a $99/year membership that includes access to a Slack community for newsletter subscribers, but without courses, bonus resources, or events. Before moving forward, I want to gauge interest. Would this be something you'd be interested in? Let me know! Are you interested in a Slack-only community option? Yes, I'm interested! No, the current...
9 days ago • 7 min read
Hot take: Relying on a 40+ hour workweek is lazy management. For decades, we’ve clung to the idea that hours worked equals productivity. But when you think about it, measuring performance by time spent at a desk isn’t just outdated, it’s counterproductive. TLDR below 👇 | Read this on the web | Subscribe The 40-hour workweek was originally designed for industrial labor, not knowledge work. It was introduced during the early 20th century as a way to standardize labor conditions in factories,...
16 days ago • 5 min read
Hey there, Trying out something new this week. I'm sharing a quick recap of my favorite lessons, reads, and shares of the month. Let me know if this is something you'd like me to keep doing! January 2025 Recap Read this on the web | Subscribe Reads This month, I read The Nvidia Way by Tae Kim, which is about how Jensen Huang built Nvidia into a world-leading tech company. The Good: The book tells a time-pertinent story of Nvidia's rise and is a relatively quick read for a technically heavy...
23 days ago • 2 min read
Ambition is about striving for greatness and reaching our full potential. Yet, for too long, ambition has been overshadowed by hustle culture - a relentless push to work harder, faster, and longer. Ironically, this mindset often hinders us from achieving our goals by prioritizing busyness over meaningful progress. Enter Human Ambition. This philosophy is for those who dare to aim high but reject the unsustainable grind. It’s about unlocking your potential by acknowledging that we are not...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Six-year-olds have life figured out... or at least they think they do. But one thing you probably did know better at that age was what made you happy. Back then, we weren't influenced by societal expectations, the need for status, or the realities of life. So we dreamed big. We wanted to become singers, astronauts, superheroes, and more. Now, years later, how many of us are in the careers we dreamed up as kids? Not many. And that's probably for the best (being a superhero isn't really...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
There’s a social script we’ve all learned: don’t come on too strong. Whether it’s personal relationships or professional aspirations, we’re often taught to “play it cool.” Instead of saying, “I want to work with you” or “I’d love for us to be friends,” we hold back. We hope subtle signals and indirect actions will communicate our desires for us and eventually lead to the outcome we want. But what if following this social protocol hurts more than it helps us? TLDR below 👇 | Read this on the...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hey there, Happy New Year! Usually, this is the time of year when I share a long year in review. However, when I went to write this, it really just came back to I became a mother this year. I went through an extremely personal transformation that I'm not really sure you're interested in reading about. I'm going into 2025 a much different person than I entered 2024. There's been a ton of behind-the-scenes hardship and growth. The highs were high (like meeting my little one), and the lows were...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey there, Happy Holidays! This week, I'm celebrating the holidays with my family, so I'm coming to your inbox with an oldie but a goodie. If you're someone who struggles with taking a break without feeling guilty, this one is for you. It will help you reframe how you think about rest and provide you with more examples of how to rest beyond just taking a nap. Also, a quick reminder that the Work Forward Society community is now open to new members! This is your last week to join for special...
about 2 months ago • 9 min read
Hey there, In case you missed it, the Work Forward Society community is now open to new members! Sign up within the next two weeks for special savings and bonuses. Let's make 2025 your year of less meetings and more real work. Join The Work Forward Society → Let’s explore an underutilized indicator of a great remote manager—valuable for both companies looking to hire and applicants seeking a great leader. Retention rates are typically the go-to metric to use, but I think an even better...
2 months ago • 6 min read