Joseph BarkleyMay 24, 20232 minHow Can I Lead When I’m Not In Charge?Genuine influence can come from a subordinate position, because genuine influence is the trust someone places in you regardless of title.
Joseph BarkleyNov 16, 20225 minRed Waves, Blue Walls, and Why The Middle is the Strongest PositionWhen one narrative is publicly assumed there’s a very good chance we’re not hearing most of the truth.
Joseph BarkleyOct 27, 20226 min13 Nuclear QuestionsSome of your greatest opportunities in your life, love, and career are waiting on the other side of some great questions.
Joseph BarkleyOct 19, 20228 min9 Phrases I Will No Longer Use"Mitigating language" is the addition of words for the purpose of managing unwanted responses we predict we might experience from others.
Joseph BarkleyJun 21, 20224 minReasons to Stay in a Toxic RelationshipBy too quickly labelling a friend, romantic partner, or coworker as "toxic", we miss out on intimacy, profitability, & personal development
Joseph BarkleyJun 2, 20222 minHow Trying to Be Nice Hurts People"Nice" families are ruled by secret agendas. "Nice" companies fail to adapt. "Nice" artists paint by numbers. "Nice" leaders stay stuck.
JKBApr 12, 20222 minThe Anatomy of TrustWe can be too careful with our trust, and if we trust fewer people than we could, we miss opportunities.