Pay attention to the words you use and what it conveys about your attitude. When you are frustrated, it can be easy to communicate a bad attitude that seems directed at others. What words can you use to avoid the appearance of a bad attitude?

We do ourselves a disservice by including every little detail in something we write, in particular a recommendation or assessment. The impact of a powerful one-page is true from a resume to a marketing brochure. The power of one-page can strip away meaningless details and get to the heart of your message.

There are times when we need to swing for the fences. Push ourselves to do more than we think possible. As technical leaders, these are times when we need to try to do something without knowing for sure if we can. Know the implications of asking for the impossible and assess the risk of failure.

The word “entitled” has popped up recently in a number of situations. It is never a good description to be called entitled. I listened to a podcast where the founder of Atari talked about how being entitled is basically the worst thing you can be. Do you come across as entitled? How can you avoid it?

One of our jobs in leadership is to manage and communicate the continual change in every organization. Take a moment to think about how you communicate changes. Following a few simple steps can dramatically improve how your staff responds and reduces the stress on your organization.