Project management isn’t dead. AI just made it more human.
If you believe the headlines, AI is coming for your job. Today, it’s copywriters and designers. Tomorrow it’s the project managers. Pretty
8 min readWriting by Brett Harned
The human side of work
Ideas, stories, and practical advice on project leadership, collaboration, and the messy, wonderful business of working with people.
Latest Posts
Escaping the “bro” bubble: Why toxic bro culture still holds teams back
Bro culture isn’t just cringey—it’s exclusion in disguise. I’ve been part of it, I’ve benefited from it, and I’ve worked hard to unlearn it.
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Thinking about going out on your own? Read this first.
Lately, I’ve been hearing from a lot of people—former coworkers, friends, strangers on LinkedIn—who are either choosing or being nudged (read: laid off) into self-employment. Some are excited. Some are terrified. Most are asking: Should I try this? Can I actually make it work?
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Leadership lessons from Taylor Swift: Communication, collaboration & culture
Music plays a big role in my house. When we agree on an artist or album, it repeats until we’re all singing and
4 min read
No, I’m not falling apart. I’m just being honest.
After I published my last Unsubscribed piece, I got a text from a friend: “Hey—just checking in. Are you okay?” It wasn’t
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When “do what you love” stops loving you back
💡This is the second post in Unsubscribed, a blog series about what happens when you stop pretending everything’s fine—and start saying what
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Burnout, but make it existential
💡This is the first post in Unsubscribed, a blog series about what happens when you stop pretending everything’s fine—and start saying what
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Tuned in, worn out
Every morning, I drive my daughter to school. In the morning, we listen to NPR. In the afternoon, we celebrate with loud music. NPR
3 min read
The Hardest Project of My Career (and What It Taught Me)
Some of the most challenging projects, jobs, and relationships shape the way we move through life. They force us to grow, toughen up, and—
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