Coffee with the Bros
When we don’t have a guest, it’s a bit like Dwight and Jim when Michael’s out of town. Today we confront the reality that we’ve talked out of both sides of our mouths. As we reflect on that, we touch on blood, politics, and mouse-movers. Do we un-contradict ourselves? You make the call. Be warned: our dander gets up a couple times.
Wait. Before we go any further… In case you came to the show notes for the Mike Rowe sheep-castration link (which is likely), here it is.
Here are some of the contradictions, insights, and questions we unpack today:
Contradiction #1: Getting ahead of things vs. realizing not everyone can be at the front of the line
Acknowledge that some people have bigger fish to fry than the one that you’re holding up so proudly.
Some principles are relevant to both $50 billion giga-projects and a modest remodel.
Is it possible to build a bigger contractor table so everyone who wants a seat can have one (without a food fight breaking out)?
Surprise, surprise! It all comes back to trust. And sometimes that’s tough.
Contradiction #2: Progressives vs. Conservatives (in relation to organization and technology)
It’s tough to judge what’s good about new things coming down the pike but also balance that with an appreciation of traditional practices.
We need someone out there on the bleeding edge.
Can we use some old-timey practices to reduce RFIs?
Contradiction #3: Old School vs. New School (in relation to workplace dynamics)
Ties vs. t-shirts
Taskmasters vs. Twitter
Competent management vs. mouse-movers (Here’s what they look like.)
Man, has Dennis seen a lot of change in his 50-year career.
Today’s Megaphone message comes from Eddie: “Have a healthy respect for tradition while maintaining a passion for the truth.”
