Articles for category: Drive

December 10, 2018

Greg Thomas

Asking for Validation or Asking for Feedback

We sometimes ask for Feedback, expecting validation in return. “This is perfect” “Great plan” “I like this approach” “No comments” And when we receive feedback we are disgruntled at what we get back. “It’s good but have you tried this?” “What if we incorporated this as well?” “I have some other ideas if you want to hear them?” This is feedback, these are comments that are designed to provide you with mechanism you need to improve on what you are doing and get better.  The former, are platitudes, validation and praise for what you are doing – whether warranted or

December 3, 2018

Greg Thomas

If You’re Building a Course…

Think about the people you are teaching to. Think about the problems they are trying to solve. Plan for what they want to get out of the course. Understand they will not be at the same level that you are. But don’t do it on the First Day of the course.  There is nothing that kills a course faster than doing all these things 5 minutes before you go into YOUR plan that has nothing to do with what THEY want to get out of it.

November 29, 2018

Greg Thomas

Say It

Despite the feedback you might get, it will always be better to have said something than to have said nothing at all and always wondered what could have been had you spoken up. Say It and encourage others to Say It too.

November 20, 2018

Greg Thomas

Grow By Bugs

Or GBB for short. The best way to learn any new software package is to start with the bugs. The best way to learn about a new product is to start with the bugs. The best way to figure out what you may or may not like is to dip your fit in the water and start with the bugs. The best way to gain experience is to start with the bugs. The best part about starting with the bugs is that there are zero expectations for you to resolve them. You’re new. You’ve never worked in this area. You’re