I like this comment because that's exactly what I try to do - take the blurry work stuff, break it down and turn it into something you can use. It's quite easy to tell people 'what' they should do and 'why', it's harder to show the 'how'. Time consuming. Thanks for appreciating!
This is great. I was thinking about this from the other perspective as far as showing up when people show their work so that they feel like you give a shit. With this in mind, it further reiterates that understanding how we got there can matter just as much as where we end up. This is especially true when trying to jam the venn diagrams together to seek out common ground. Appreciate the insight and perspective!
that's one of the best descriptions of work I've heard "trying to jam the venn diagrams to seek common ground". i love that.
im so glad you raised this point about the other side - the receiver - and the roll they have to play. maannn it's so true - often when I teach communication stuff to young people, if the person on the other side does't show care, it can set them on the opposite path to the positive one they were on. i love the premise of your substack - going to deep diveee
If you have a decent manager, even if they disagree with your recommendation, you're giving them evidence that you approach your work thoughtfully. Now, if you're always getting shot down even after this, it's time to look at both the workplace culture AND your own thinking patterns—either one could be an issue!
I’m currently starting a side project and want to share my insights on LinkedIn. The goal is to show my audience that I can think strategically and your article is very helpful.
This really landed for me. I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) that different assumptions lead to totally different recommendations - and if you don’t say those assumptions out loud, it’s so easy to talk past each other. I love the idea of showing what you looked at and didn’t choose, because that’s usually where the real thinking lives.
The other thing this brought up for me is choosing when to speak up. I’ve definitely been in situations where I shared ideas, got the green light… and suddenly gave myself way more work than I could realistically carry. Sometimes being thoughtful isn’t just about better recommendations — it’s also about being honest with yourself about whether you actually want to own the outcome. That balance took me a while to learn. (Having a solid team with extra bandwidth is key)
Girl, you simplified this perfectly into actions! I love your examples!
I like this comment because that's exactly what I try to do - take the blurry work stuff, break it down and turn it into something you can use. It's quite easy to tell people 'what' they should do and 'why', it's harder to show the 'how'. Time consuming. Thanks for appreciating!
This is great. I was thinking about this from the other perspective as far as showing up when people show their work so that they feel like you give a shit. With this in mind, it further reiterates that understanding how we got there can matter just as much as where we end up. This is especially true when trying to jam the venn diagrams together to seek out common ground. Appreciate the insight and perspective!
that's one of the best descriptions of work I've heard "trying to jam the venn diagrams to seek common ground". i love that.
im so glad you raised this point about the other side - the receiver - and the roll they have to play. maannn it's so true - often when I teach communication stuff to young people, if the person on the other side does't show care, it can set them on the opposite path to the positive one they were on. i love the premise of your substack - going to deep diveee
This is exactly what I needed for my current project. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
If you have a decent manager, even if they disagree with your recommendation, you're giving them evidence that you approach your work thoughtfully. Now, if you're always getting shot down even after this, it's time to look at both the workplace culture AND your own thinking patterns—either one could be an issue!
I almost didn't read cause the title was giving GCSE Maths, but I'm v glad I did
omg - it's totally giving GCSE Maths.
So good!
Love how articulate and clear you are!
I try! I guess I'm talking about clear communication - so I better walk the walk... Thanks Rossco
And walk that talk you do 😊
This is excellent!
I’m currently starting a side project and want to share my insights on LinkedIn. The goal is to show my audience that I can think strategically and your article is very helpful.
Love a side quest. Good luck with the LinkedIn posting.
This really landed for me. I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) that different assumptions lead to totally different recommendations - and if you don’t say those assumptions out loud, it’s so easy to talk past each other. I love the idea of showing what you looked at and didn’t choose, because that’s usually where the real thinking lives.
The other thing this brought up for me is choosing when to speak up. I’ve definitely been in situations where I shared ideas, got the green light… and suddenly gave myself way more work than I could realistically carry. Sometimes being thoughtful isn’t just about better recommendations — it’s also about being honest with yourself about whether you actually want to own the outcome. That balance took me a while to learn. (Having a solid team with extra bandwidth is key)