Dallin Nelson is a writer and musician based in Los Angeles. He loves playing guitar, crushing baseballs, watching movies, and hanging out with his girlfriend and two dogs, Mikey and Scout.
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Have you ever worked on a team where everything just clicked? Where people respected each other’s roles and contributions but also found time to enjoy each other’s...
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Cross-functional teams excel at tackling tough projects and achieving amazing results through collaboration. This blog encourages a creative approach to building these...
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The basic principles for dealing with difficult people, whether a new colleague or someone misunderstanding you, are universally applicable and can benefit you in all...
If you’ve ever worked with people who were happy and collaborative, you know what good morale feels like. Work is a little easier for everyone when the vibes are good...
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We’ve all been there right? Having the worst day of your life while stuck at work, and it drags on and on, and next thing you know, you’re the office curmudgeon with...
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Every expert used to be a beginner. Despite a few stories of prodigies and savants, the rest of us are condemned to travel the long, bumpy road of experience. If we’re...
