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Paul Walker
- Dec 20, 2021
- 3 min
A Framework For Interpersonal Conflict
The best solutions for dealing with conflicts can come from the most unlikely places. Whatever your method, structure works wonders.
Octopy
- Dec 13, 2021
- 4 min
Purpose All The Way Down
Creating a great statement of purpose for your company is great, but you don't need to stop there. Purpose helps at every level.
Paul Walker
- Dec 6, 2021
- 4 min
Trade The Golden Rule For The Platinum Rule
We all know "The Golden Rule", but try swapping it for "The Platinum Rule" to improve all of your relationships, personal and professional.
Paul Walker
- Nov 29, 2021
- 3 min
Embracing Distractions Is Productive
Want to make yourself more productive, creative, and focused at work? Try distracting yourself throughout the day.
Paul Walker
- Nov 22, 2021
- 4 min
Work Works Best When It’s By Choice
Is work where you go to do necessary tasks to pay your bills or the place you go to learn and feel accomplished? Thankfully, it can be both.
Paul Walker
- Nov 15, 2021
- 5 min
Why The U.S. Struggles With Self-Management
While self-management is ever-popular in Europe and elsewhere, it is still considered niche and uncommon in the U.S. Here's why.
Paul Walker
- Nov 8, 2021
- 4 min
The Unmet Need For Workplace Safety
Despite advancements to workplace safety over the centuries, workers are still far from truly being safe and protected while at work.
Octopy
- Nov 1, 2021
- 5 min
The Many Layers of Company Culture
Culture and values look different at every company. At Octopy, we take inspiration from our goals, our relationships, and our people.
Paul Walker
- Oct 18, 2021
- 5 min
Improving Employee Turnover Is Easy
Improving turnover isn't just about offering more perks and hiring better. The solution with the biggest impact is also free and easy to do.
Paul Walker
- Oct 12, 2021
- 5 min
A Blind Mind: Working With Aphantasia
Approximately 3-5% of the population experiences a neurological condition they aren't even aware of. Here's how it affects my work.
Paul Walker
- Oct 4, 2021
- 3 min
You Can't Dictate A Mental Health Break
As companies are temporarily closing their offices for a "mental health break", does it mean they are now taking mental health seriously?
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Paul Walker
- Sep 27, 2021
- 9 min
OD&D&D [Organizational Development & Dungeons & Dragons]
What can Dungeons & Dragons and online gaming teach us about Organizational Development and Change Management? Here's a list.
Paul Walker
- Sep 20, 2021
- 3 min
I Was Wrong About Maslow ... Twice
There was a lot about Maslow and his "Hierarchy of Needs" that I never knew. Learning them taught me much about him, me, and organizations.
Paul Walker
- Sep 13, 2021
- 7 min
The Truth Can Set You Free (From Employment)
Countless people are encouraged to lie on resumes if they want any hope of getting a job. It's time to remove obsolete hiring requirements.
Paul Walker
- Sep 7, 2021
- 4 min
Experts At Preventing Are Not Always Experts At Repairing
Many experts specialize in preventing problems before they happen. Ignoring them likely requires new experts at fixing the new problems.
Paul Walker
- Aug 30, 2021
- 5 min
Organizational Change: When Is Enough Enough?
Organizations need to be able to rapidly adapt, but when is it okay to take a break and not change for a while?
Paul Walker
- Aug 26, 2021
- 1 min
The Octopy Podcast: "Seeing How We Are All Connected with Dr. Bayo Akomolafe"
The latest episode of The Octopy Podcast is out, featuring Dr. Bayo Akomolafe.
Paul Walker
- Aug 23, 2021
- 5 min
Strive To Make Your Job Obsolete
What if you were so good at your job that you didn't need to do it anymore? This is the ideal goal of all workers in the future.
Paul Walker
- Aug 16, 2021
- 7 min
Continuous Improvement
What does it mean to constantly improve? These work and life examples go over the why and how of continuous improvement.
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