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Simple Titles, Strong Teams
Simple Titles, Strong Teams

Titles empower us. They give us context. They give us responsibility, a sense of importance, and context. Titles are a mantra. They give us a sense of purpose.

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Jeff RobbinsSeptember 28, 2023culture, titles, management
Podcast Interview with AL4EP
Podcast Interview with AL4EP

Listen to an interview with Jeff on the Authentic Leadership For Everyday People podcast.

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Jeff RobbinsJuly 16, 2023podcast
90% Of Marketing Is Reminding People You Exist
90% Of Marketing Is Reminding People You Exist

You probably won’t read this article. But that’s okay with me.

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Jeff RobbinsApril 26, 2022marketing, promotion, content, branding
Are Algorithms Eating Your Culture?
Are Algorithms Eating Your Culture?

Sometimes the robots are good. Sometimes you need a more human approach.

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Jeff RobbinsJanuary 28, 2022passion, decision-making, growth, culture, policies, values
Getting The Boat Off The Dock
Getting The Boat Off The Dock

Adjustments and course corrections are inevitable. Expect the unexpected.

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Jeff RobbinsJanuary 3, 2022productivity, procrastination
Your Backpack Of Bricks
Your Backpack Of Bricks

I used to joke that the greatest thing about running my own company was that I couldn’t be fired. However, it turns out I also couldn’t quit.

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Jeff RobbinsSeptember 21, 2021productivity, responsibility, hiring, growth, bricks, burnout
Not Profit; Sustainability
Not Profit; Sustainability

Try substituting the word “sustainability” for the word “profit”. I promise you, it will change the way you think about the future of your company.

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Jeff RobbinsSeptember 7, 2021profit, finances, valuation, sustaining, sustainability
It’s Not What You Can Do, It’s What You Can Get Done
It’s Not What You Can Do, It’s What You Can Get Done

For a company to really be a company, you’re going to need to depend on others.

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Jeff RobbinsAugust 24, 2021productivity, maxims
Announcing Visibox: An Instrument For Video
Announcing Visibox: An Instrument For Video

Visibox is a Mac/Windows app that enables performers to create complex visuals using an intuitive interface.

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Jeff RobbinsJune 24, 2021announcement, visibox, music, performing
Shame, Embarrassment, and Growth
Shame, Embarrassment, and Growth

Our decisions define us. What do we do when they’re called into question?

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Jeff RobbinsJune 1, 2021leadership, growth, shame, embarrassment
Stonemasonry & Company Building
Stonemasonry & Company Building

By defining our company architecture too clearly and narrowly, we can sometimes close ourselves off to organic opportunities as they present themselves.

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Jeff RobbinsMay 20, 2021growth, company building, metaphors, hiring
You Are A Talent Scout
You Are A Talent Scout

Think of your company more like a band, a Broadway production, or a sports team.

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Jeff RobbinsMay 5, 2021hiring, people, talent
Creating Javascript Binaries For Electron
Creating Javascript Binaries For Electron

Developing a commercial Electron application? This is the missing piece of the puzzle.

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Jeff RobbinsApril 27, 2021javascript, tech, electron, coding, code, bytecode, bytenode Comments
How We Sold Our Company Without Destroying It
How We Sold Our Company Without Destroying It

Lullabot’s value of empowerment helped us exit from our company without destroying its motivation, its culture, or its soul.

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Jeff RobbinsMarch 9, 2021Lullabot, exit, merger, acquisition
Gratitude and Magic
Gratitude and Magic

It seems like the obvious is rarely as obvious as we think.

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Jeff RobbinsFebruary 3, 2021
Ending The Age Of Narcissism
Ending The Age Of Narcissism

When they’re allowed, narcissists will erode trust. They’ll chew it up and deny it was ever there to begin with.

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Jeff RobbinsJanuary 20, 2021narcissism, hiring, politics
The Corn Flakes Realization
The Corn Flakes Realization

People eat Corn Flakes every morning. Every two weeks, they buy another box.

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Jeff RobbinsDecember 30, 2020markets, products
Yonder Sunset
Yonder Sunset

When both the intrinsic and extrinsic motivations are gone, it’s probably time to move on.

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Jeff RobbinsDecember 16, 2020yonder, exit, closure
Presence Is More Important Than Preparation
Presence Is More Important Than Preparation

Don’t let your preparation take away from your connection, collaboration, and authenticity.

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Jeff RobbinsDecember 9, 2020leadership, authenticity, preparation, presence
Knowing When To Concede Defeat
Knowing When To Concede Defeat

Sometimes, our dedication to our ideas can keep us going beyond what’s necessary or sensible.

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Jeff RobbinsNovember 18, 2020leadership, defeat, politics
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