Workplace Culture
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On Burnout
We often think of burnout as a personal problem caused by poor time management, weak boundaries, or an inability to cope. However, as philosopher Byung-Chul Han argues, burnout is systemic. Not just a flaw in the system, but a central… Continue reading
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On Work
We are told to take pride in our work, find purpose in it, and ultimately, tie our identity to it. But what if the problem is that work asks for too much and offers too little in return? Many of… Continue reading
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On Marketing
Those in marketing are not always dishonest, but they do deal in distraction and the delivery of sleek performances, which often mask a lack of substance. They bring enthusiasm without sincerity, confidence without credibility, and engage in the quiet art… Continue reading
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On Territoriality
Territoriality in the workplace can often be dismissed as a personality characteristic, quirk or minor annoyance, but it is much more than that. It is a quiet, corrosive barrier to trust, collaboration and shared success. At its core, territoriality is… Continue reading
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On Being Invisible
In cities that have become whirlpools of noise and motion, it is unprecedentedly easy to disappear. You can fall apart completely, and no one will notice, unless you become a problem. In all the vastness and indifference of these places,… Continue reading
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On Leadership
Leadership is rarely about competence. More often than not, it is often about performance and the ability to appear capable and connected. It is a type of theatre, or Potemkin façade, which is quietly rewarded, even revered, by organisations that… Continue reading
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