Receiving recognition

Ashwin Goyal

Jun 12, 2024

"And for outstanding contributions in project management," he began. "We recognize... uh..."

A pause. Silence.

"Sorry, the name escapes me."

"Don't worry," he smiled, "we'll make sure you're properly recognized later. Congratulations, uh... yeah. You know who you are."

Sugarcoating

Before: You never pull your weight and always avoid responsibility. Everyone knows you're lazy but avoids saying it. After: You take a step back to give your team the time to own and shine. Your relaxed attitude and flexible schedule bring calm to the team.

Relaxing

"What's next?" they asked, looking around. "Nothing." "Nothing? What do you mean, nothing?" "I mean, relax. Just sit back." "What's a relax?" The panic was palpable. "What do I do with that?"