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David Alison

How to Declare Email Bankruptcy

Overwhelmed by your inbox? Maybe it’s time to declare email bankruptcy. Here is a strategy that’s worked for me.

Dec 12, 2023

How to Declare Email Bankruptcy

Dec 12, 2023

David Alison

Why I Keep Hand Written Notes in Meetings

Writing notes by hand, while slower than typing, can help retention.

Dec 4, 2023

Why I Keep Hand Written Notes in Meetings

Dec 4, 2023

David Alison

Why Failure is a Gift

Embarking on each day, none of us plan to fail. Whether it’s our personal endeavors, professional projects, or simple daily tasks, the aim…

Nov 28, 2023

Why Failure is a Gift

Nov 28, 2023

David Alison

Cultivating Resilience

When I talk to my coaching clients, one of the attributes I look for is their individual resiliency. Being adaptable and having the skills…

Oct 10, 2023

Cultivating Resilience

Oct 10, 2023

David Alison

The Basics for a First Time Leader

Stepping into a leadership role for the first time can feel like venturing into uncharted territory. The transition from being an…

Oct 3, 2023

The Basics for a First Time Leader

Oct 3, 2023

David Alison

The Road Less Managed: Thriving in Technical Roles Beyond Engineering

Engineers face a challenge. Stay in their discipline or go into management. Explore the options for staying in a technical field.

Sep 26, 2023

The Road Less Managed: Thriving in Technical Roles Beyond Engineering

Sep 26, 2023

David Alison

From Engineer to Manager — Mastering the Leadership Transition

Stay in engineering or move into management? This story covers the decision and tips for success in that transition.

Sep 19, 2023

From Engineer to Manager — Mastering the Leadership Transition

Sep 19, 2023

David Alison

Getting Promoted Over a Friend

Stepping into a new leadership role over friends? Explore strategies to foster understanding, maintain bonds, and lead successfully.

Sep 12, 2023

Getting Promoted Over a Friend

Sep 12, 2023

David Alison

I appreciate the intellectual exploration in this article, but a collection of discrete…

I can take a fully functional engine apart completely, lay it out on the floor and examine each part, then reassemble it. The engine will…

Sep 10, 2023

Sep 10, 2023

David Alison

I've seen this all too often.

I've seen companies that take A+ individual contributors and turn them into frustrated C or D managers that damage a team irreparably, then…

Sep 6, 2023

Sep 6, 2023

David Alison

David Alison

Executive coach and consultant, author, happily married family man, friend. Find me at https://www.potensmentor.com

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