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Quote: "Usually the brain that contains the problem also contains the solution - often the best one." Nancy Kline From Time to Think, Listening to Ignite the Human Mind. Picture of hands holding fairy lights.
  • Jude Sclater
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September 26, 2021
8 min read

The brain that contains the problem, contains the solution

Smiling women wearing headphones on a train platform
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August 15, 2021
11 min read

One for the podcast lovers

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August 8, 2021
12 min read

7 Tips To Survive Redundancy

Cupcake with a candle
  • Jude Sclater
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July 18, 2021
11 min read

A wish for you on my birthday week

Productive Procrastination - to do productive activities that are the thing youneed to be doing in place of doing nothing at all - from the work of Piers Steel
  • Jude Sclater
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July 11, 2021
10 min read

Productive Procrastination or Avoidance

Man begging on the beach
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June 27, 2021
6 min read

057 - 20210627 - Thanks for inviting me, I can’t make it.

A nine box grid showing you how to Email like a Boss. Each box starts with a situation followed by what you might say in that situation and what you could say instead. Box1: I took a while but you can deal. No: Sorry for the delay. Yes: Thanks for your patience. Box 2: My schedule matters too. No: What works best for you. Yes: Could you do (suggest a time)? Box 3: Yeah you're welcome. No: No problem/no worries! Yes: Always happy to help! Box 4: I know what I'm doing. No: I think maybe we should ... Yes: It'd be best if we ... Box 5: Wording this is hard. No: Rewriting email for 40 minutes. Yes: It'd be easier to discuss in person. Box 6: Do you get it? No: Hopefully that makes sense? Yes: let me know if you have questions. Box 7: Where the heck are we on this? No: Just wanted to check in. Yes: When can I expect an update? Box 8: I made a small error. No: Ahh sorry! My bad totally missed that. Yes: Nice catch! Updated file attached. Thanks for letting me know! Box 9: I have an appointment. No: Could I possibly leave early? Yes I will need to leave for an appointment at 10:30.
  • Jude Sclater
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June 13, 2021
5 min read

055 - 20210613 - A way to say no by saying yes

Adult tortoise walking
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June 6, 2021
7 min read

054 - Go slow to go fast

A tree reflected in water
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May 30, 2021
9 min read

053 - You only need 6 minutes

Picture of a calendar with my writing streak marked on it
  • Jude Sclater
  • Posted by Jude Sclater
May 23, 2021
10 min read

The power of a consistent streak