We’re thankful for people who think outside the box

We’re thankful for people who think outside the box

by | Mar 20, 2021 | Gratitudes

This week, we are thankful for…people who think outside the box. Here in Austin, there is an extremely popular burger popup called Bad Larry’s. It’s open once every two weeks, you place your order 30 hours in advance, and they sell out in two minutes.
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They have taken the concept of “restaurant” and turned it on its head. And they are thriving. There is so much to learn from successful disruptors like them. Who says you have to do things the way they’ve always been done? Who gets to decide what the rules are? This week, we’re feeling inspired by the people who choose to do their work differently. And we’re grateful for delicious cheeseburgers. Always. 

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How you say goodbye is just as important as how you say hello

How you say goodbye is just as important as how you say hello

by | Mar 18, 2021 | The Intro

We all know that the first few weeks at a new job are critical — both for you and your team.

How do you build relationships with your new colleagues? What tools and systems do you need to learn? How can you set yourself up for ongoing collaboration, creativity, productivity, and success?

But what do you do at the end of a season? How do you leave a job well?

How you say goodbye is just as important as how you say hello.

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For the person leaving, saying a good goodbye means equipping your team with the information, skills, and tools they need to be successful after your departure (we’ve touched on some practical steps before — things like passwords, file access, logins, links, handbooks, trainings, and more…). It means taking the time to close a season, even as you’re anticipating your next move.

For the rest of the team, goodbyes often mean more work — and certainly more headaches. But it’s our job to say goodbye well, too.

We believe in caring about our colleagues as people, so when a team member heads to a new project or venture, we want to be excited for them! We send them off with encouragement, enthusiasm, and the assurance that their relationships are still as strong as ever.

We also ask questions. Lots of them. Because every transition is an opportunity to learn — for the person leaving, of course, but also for everyone who sticks around.

We’re thankful for public parks

We’re thankful for public parks

by | Mar 13, 2021 | Gratitudes

This week, we are thankful for…public parks. We are pretty strict when it comes to pandemic precautions, so we have spent an inordinate amount of time in public parks this year.

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And while we are eager to go inside buildings someday, we have grown to love outdoor meetings, picnics, reading in hammocks, and lazy Saturdays spent on a blanket in the grass. There is something special about being in a shared public space, outside around people, even when those people are strangers who are 30 feet away from you.

Giving praise is worth the effort

Giving praise is worth the effort

by | Mar 11, 2021 | The Intro

Think about a colleague or a member of your team (or a friend…that works too).

What do you appreciate about them? What are their secret skills? What project or assignment or initiative have they knocked out of the park recently? What makes them especially awesome?

Chances are, this is a pretty simple exercise. We work with rockstars and it’s easy to think about what makes them so special.

Here’s the harder question: When was the last time you told them what’s in your head right now? When was the last time you sat down to articulate thoughtful, specific praise to your team? 

Friends, those shout-outs matter.

Giving praise is worth the effort. 

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We all need reminding that we are good at our jobs — and it always feels good to know that we’re appreciated. Especially these days, when we’re working in our isolated home-bubbles, a vote of confidence from a boss or colleague can make all the difference. 

As an added bonus, giving praise makes you feel good, too! It’s that same gratitude magic in a different package. But for whatever reason, we don’t make the time to give praise. We assume people already know what we appreciate about them.

This week, stop assuming. Send a Slack message, write an email, pick up the phone. Let your team know how awesome they are. 

We’re thankful for internet friends

We’re thankful for internet friends

by | Mar 5, 2021 | Gratitudes

This week, we are thankful for…internet friends. We follow a handful of people that we definitely do not know in real life, but they provide us daily inspiration and motivation via social media or podcasts or blogs.

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We like to think of them as our internet friends—and in this virtual world, they actually play an important role in our lives (hi, Adam Grant and Morgan Harper Nichols!).

All the more reason to choose who you follow carefully! Who are your best internet friends? Who should we be following? 

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