Category: Beyond Work
What Tesla Teaches Us About Toxicity in Mission-Driven Workplaces
I think we can all agree that Elon Musk is a visionary leader. I think we can also all agree that he doesn’t have a healthy relationship with work. In the wake of more turnover, what we’re learning from Elon Musk and Tesla right now is that being fiercely mission-driven can be a double-edged sword. On one…
Why you should treat your career like training for a marathon
The marathon is everyone’s favorite analogy for a long haul, and with good reason. It’s easily recognizable, clearly communicates distance, and evokes images of endurance and perseverance. Which is why – at the risk of overusing the trope – I think it’s an excellent way to think about your career.