In my recent blog post, I chat about the exciting world of paid podcasts and the confidence versus competence conundrum in the workplace. I’ve also delved into the hidden costs of understated competence, and even how Polycade is bringing retro arcade fun back to modern venues. Plus, I’ve caught up on the implications of AI surveillance and some surprising sunscreen efficacy findings. Curious? Dive in with me!
- Investments and rewards: where are publishers at with paid podcasts?: There are many ways to monetise a podcast. Sponsorships, direct subscriptions, events, even merchandise. But what does it take to get to that point – and what is the future of paid podcasts?
- Leading Through the Gap — Building Cultures Where Confidence and Competence Align: The Organizational Cost of the Gap The confidence/competence gap is often framed as an individual issue — something professionals must solve for themselves. Yet the gap is also a systemic problem. Organizations that consistently reward confidence over competence risk promoting style over substance. Those that ignore confidence entirely risk overlooking talent and discouraging visibility. For […]
- When Competence Outpaces Confidence — Making Sure Your Skills Don’t Go Unseen: The Hidden Cost of Understated Competence In many workplaces, the problem is not overconfidence. It is the opposite. Talented professionals with deep skills often undersell themselves, allowing their contributions to go unnoticed. They deliver results but hesitate to claim credit. They defer to louder voices, assuming that performance alone will speak for itself. The reality […]
- The Confidence/Competence Gap: Closing the Distance Between How You’re Seen and What You Know: The Double-Edged Sword of Confidence Confidence is often described as the fuel of opportunity. It helps professionals step into new roles, advocate for themselves, and make bold moves that competence alone might not secure. But when confidence significantly exceeds competence, it can backfire. Promises outpace delivery, credibility suffers, and reputations become fragile. This dynamic is […]
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- Quiltfolk & homecooked: Two Successful Ad-Free Magazines Led By Publisher Michael McCormick. The Mr. Magazine™ Interview.: Cooking and quilting—two hobbies that require a lot of love and patience—find their match in homecooked magazine and Quiltfolk magazine, each providing that same love and patience to their audiences every quarter. These two beautiful, ad-free publications bring a tactile experience to two tactile crafts. Michael McCormick is the young man behind both magazines. He…
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