7 November

Somewhere out there, an employee is trying to get a handle on her workload. The ideas come easily — it’s the organizing, prioritizing, and following through that wear her down. Every dropped detail feels bigger than it is, proof she’s falling short. She wishes people could see how hard she’s trying, not just what she missed.

Somewhere out there, a manager scans an update from his employee and notices what’s not there. He knows her talent, how quickly her mind works, how much she cares. But the small slips add up, and he doesn’t know how to help without making her feel exposed. He wants to support her, but he’s running out of language that feels kind and clear.

Consider this:

Everyone’s brain organizes information differently.