So much to love about this post, but "At a minimum, being a joy to work with creates tons of value for everyone you interact with. It makes sense for organizations to spend money on this for the same reason they spend money on swanky offices or good food for lunch. Working with people who spark joy is the ultimate perk." is my favorite. Trying to work that every day (plus being reasonably competent). What do you think about Robert Greene's "don't outshine the master"?
"don't outshine the master" is the kind of advice that makes me sad. Because it's cynical, being focused on zero-sum politics rather than positive-sum interactions—yet at the same time, it's very likely good advice!
Personally, I'd prefer to invert the advice. Something like: If you are a manager, try to behave in such a way that the people you manage aren't afraid of outshining you.
Much better. "Don't outshine the master" had the ring of truth to me but it's kind of a sad ring of cynicism and game-playing. I get we're all playing a game in one way or another, but I don't like the us vs. them feel of that particular game.
So much to love about this post, but "At a minimum, being a joy to work with creates tons of value for everyone you interact with. It makes sense for organizations to spend money on this for the same reason they spend money on swanky offices or good food for lunch. Working with people who spark joy is the ultimate perk." is my favorite. Trying to work that every day (plus being reasonably competent). What do you think about Robert Greene's "don't outshine the master"?
"don't outshine the master" is the kind of advice that makes me sad. Because it's cynical, being focused on zero-sum politics rather than positive-sum interactions—yet at the same time, it's very likely good advice!
Personally, I'd prefer to invert the advice. Something like: If you are a manager, try to behave in such a way that the people you manage aren't afraid of outshining you.
Much better. "Don't outshine the master" had the ring of truth to me but it's kind of a sad ring of cynicism and game-playing. I get we're all playing a game in one way or another, but I don't like the us vs. them feel of that particular game.