Metsy's Blog
Managing nerds and geeks
I’ve Changed My Mind About Oprah
Every month, her lovely face beams from the cover of O, The Oprah Magazine. Her own face. Every. Single. Month. I’ve judged her for this. (And you have to.) I don’t NEED to understand her decision. It’s her empire, and she can pose if she wants to. But I wonder, what...
Don’t Be Shamed into Action. You Have Veto Power in Your Own Business.
If you don't want to know if your favorite jeans give you pancake-butt, don't ask. I give straightforward advice. Tactful if possible, but honest. When I spend energy to give constructive feedback, I hope you choose to act upon my advice. I strive to bring you...
When the Road is Tough, Let Arnold Schwarzenegger Guide the Waze Home
Four hours into the drive home from July 4th in Fredericksburg, we sit idling in a herd of Dodge Ram pickups and GMC Behemoths. Waze saved us from two I-35 traffic jams, but no escape this time. Naturally, I break the tension by changing the voice of Waze to Arnold...
The Salary Man
Are you the employee? Or the manager?
CYC 009: A Spoonful of Feedback Sorbet Helps the Medicine Go Down
In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun You find the fun and snap, the job's a game And every task you undertake becomes a piece of cake A lark, a spree, it's very clear to see That a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down! The heart of this...
CYC 008: Do You Manage Your Team Like a Fight Club?
I have been head down, staring at the computer, working at home with a cat on my lap. I need to get out of the house more, so I will be recording the Create Your Culture podcast from a quiet corner in the Velvet Brick Café. Every episode so far has wrapped up with a...