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Lessons in what worX
We all have stories that shape us. Here are some of our favorites: stories from our work and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Whether they spark inspiration or just give you something to think about, we’re sharing them because every journey has something worth learning.
Management


Speed is not Progress
We live in a world obsessed with speed: of innovation, execution, response time, and market entry. But here’s the twist: speed isn’t always a signal of success. In fact, it often distracts from it. So let’s talk about what happens when speed is confused for progress; in business, in society, and in ourselves.
Sep 13, 20254 min read


Alignment is not Engagement
Your team might feel great and still be headed in the wrong direction. Conversely, a company can be tightly aligned around purpose and strategy while employees are… kinda tired. So if you're measuring the wrong thing (or assuming one stands in for the other), you risk optimizing for morale instead of for mission.
Sep 13, 20254 min read


Company Culture is not a Vibe
Culture is who you are when no one’s watching. It’s how decisions get made under pressure. It’s the instinctive logic of your team when navigating the unknown. And it is not a vibe.
Sep 13, 20254 min read


Your Partners are not Cost-Centers
There’s value in the value chain. And the partners you have within it, they aren’t just there to extort you out of your hard-won margins.
Jun 20, 20255 min read


Assets are not just Tangibles
In a world where value hides in brand perception, UX design, and AI algorithms, clinging to a 19th-century balance sheet isn’t just outdated, it’s dangerous.
May 12, 20255 min read


Bias is not only Conscious
Rip the cover off bias, see how it’s screwing with your workplace, and, most importantly, how to kill it before it kills your business.
Apr 3, 20255 min read


Wellbeing is not Weakness
Hustle culture is a short game. Prioritizing wellbeing? That’s how you play to win.
Apr 3, 20253 min read


A Team is not a Family
Calling your workplace a “family” is a slippery slope that can lead to blurred boundaries, burnout, and skewed expectations.
Apr 3, 20254 min read


Gender Equality is not just a Women’s Issue
Empowering women is not a feminist goal. It’s a societal goal.
Apr 3, 20258 min read


A Habit is not a Best Practice
“Breaking Bad Habits” is not about wild innovation or brutal optimization. It is about finding a balance.
Apr 2, 20256 min read


Seniority is not Leadership
Seniority is something most people in a corporate environment will eventually experience, while leadership is something we each must develop
Apr 2, 20255 min read


Training is not Change Management
Regardless how flashy that company training at the local airport Hilton was, it won’t help. Because training is not change management.
Apr 2, 20255 min read


A Daily Stand-up is not Agile
Agile is complex. It comes with a whole range of associated aspects that need to be looked after for it to work properly.
Mar 4, 20255 min read
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