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  • A Golden Hammer, useful for all nail, and more!
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    SMART Goals: What Are They Good For?

    April 11, 2026
  • When Saying Yes Feels Easier: Scripts for Saying No
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    When Saying Yes Feels Easier: Scripts for Saying No

    Jan 14, 2025

    You too can become king of the beasts if you…

  • Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and the Fear of No
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    Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and the Fear of No

    Jan 7, 2025

    Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) amplifies the pain of rejection, making…

  • The Cost of Saying Yes Too Often
    communication

    The Cost of Saying Yes Too Often

    Jan 3, 2025

    Over-committment sneaks up a little at a time, but can…

  • The Art of Saying No: Why It’s So Hard
    communication

    The Art of Saying No: Why It’s So Hard

    Dec 31, 2024

    Why is it so hard to say ‘no’ to things…

  • Merry Christmas One and All!
    gratitude

    Merry Christmas One and All!

    Dec 24, 2024

    …and a happy New Year

  • Your Biggest Influence
    culture

    Your Biggest Influence

    Dec 17, 2024

    Hiring isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about shaping the future.

  • culture

    I Don’t Think That Word Means What You Think It Means

    Dec 11, 2024

    Diversity isn’t just about ticking boxes or recruiting people who…

  • Why Happiness Matters
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    Why Happiness Matters

    Dec 4, 2024

    You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy pancakes, and…

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Bernie May

Sage and Elder Hipster

Forty-five years of project management, adventure, and wonder out of my neuro-spicy head and into yours

Former Cold War signals officer, C4ISR project manager, strategic planner. Currently writing for myself and editing for others, with a little executive/life coaching for select clients.

In my spare time I renovate farm houses, restore motorcycles and boats, walk my dog and dance in the kitchen with my partner and sweetie.

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Stylized portrait of Bernie

Practical Managers

Forty-five years of project management, adventure, and wonder out of my neuro-spicy head and into yours

I write mostly about technology, leadership, project management, culture and communication.

Former Cold War signals officer, C4ISR project manager, strategic planner. Currently writing for myself and editing for others, with a little executive/life coaching for select clients.

In my spare time I renovate farm houses, restore motorcycles and boats, walk my dog and dance in the kitchen with my partner and sweetie.

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