The ongoing saga of the Twitter API continues, with random functionality being blocked to certain tools and websites and not others. This issue of the newsletter will not contain any pithy or quotable tweets because they can’t be embedded.
Twitter cuts off Substack embeds and starts suspending bots
So, we must move on to embedding pithy memes from elsewhere.
Careers and the Workplace
Free Career and Job Search Tools - with the news of more layoffs last week, this it timely.
Linked - Will non-linear work days be the new hybrid working?
In the interest of making the workplace more inclusive, it's worth considering. It creates an opportunity for all those folks for whom working all day, every day, would be impossible. Creating those opportunities is a good thing.
One on One Meetings Help Employee Engagement and Retention
This, of course, is the rub. The value of a one-on-one meeting is subject to the ability of the manager and the direct report to conduct a quality meeting. While that sounds pretty simple, let me ask you a question.
Have you ever been taught how to have a quality one-on-one meeting with your boss or with a direct report?
The French Understand That Work Sucks
"I never understood why people think this. If work was “foundational to the sense of self,” you wouldn’t have to pay people to do it! If people found work intrinsically rewarding and necessary for their dignity, there would never be any worries about people being “lazy” or “idle” since they’d work by choice. I think that the mistake comes from the use of “work” to be synonymous with both “jobs” and “activity.” Jobs (activity done in order to get money, often without much say in working conditions or compensation) are not foundational to the sense of self. Activity (doing things) probably is, since not doing anything is quite boring."
Also, for your consideration -
Finding–and becoming–great mentors and sponsors with Carla Harris - this is a great interview with excellent career advice.
Training and Development
Are You in the Correct Brain Space to Learn?
Do you know about neuroplasticity?
As a learner, we should be doing everything we can to give ourselves a better chance to change our brains when trying to learn new skills. Learning about neuroplasticity and the best way to encourage that brain state would be a good place to start and then move on with our lifetime of learning.
I can neither confirm nor deny this has ever happened while I’ve been training:
Communication is the Key that Unlocks Learning Cultures
I’ve parsed this into four keys to effective communication:
Clear Objectives
Clear Purpose
Clear Messaging
Clear Communication Channels
Legal, Privacy, and Security
Episode 101: Understanding Possession, Custody, and Control in E-Discovery
In episode 101 of the Case of the Week series, Kelly Twigger discusses the Mickelson v. PGA Tour, Inc. decision from November 2022.
Jordan has some interesting thoughts on the future of the law firm model.
Also, these links for my eDiscovery folks:
What Is eDiscovery 'Proportionality' In Our New Digital World?
Cyber Incident Response and eDiscovery Are Not One in the Same
Mental Health in the Workplace
The Importance of Just Listening
So please, just listen. Make the space around you, even if it’s virtual, a safe space for your friends and loved ones to tell their stories. Find small ways to help, if you can, but also know that by just listening, just sitting with our stories, you are already helping so much.
And, if your employer offers these kinds of spaces, go and listen.
Related - The Amazing Benefits and Impact of Vulnerability at Work
For those who celebrate the religious holidays this week, I hope you enjoy them. Until next week!