Strike the right balance between clarity + confidence and courtesy + consideration.

No one should show up for their first day at a new job with no idea what to expect. And yet, that’s exactly what I did for my first job out of college. I’d moved 2,000 miles to a city where I knew no one, and I felt disoriented as I stepped into the office. Not wanting to seem naive, I hadn’t asked many questions. I showed up unprepared, clueless about the dress code or even where to take my lunch break.

Sometimes the grass ain’t greener.

Compare a morning when you slept through your alarm, rushed out of bed, and barely made it to your desk in time to one when you had time for a brisk walk, a healthy breakfast, and some leisurely coffee-sipping. You’ll quickly realize your morning routine sets the tone for your entire day. Think an effective morning routine is out of your reach? We have good news: It’s a learnable science, no matter how much chaos you’re met with when you open your eyes.

Mark your calendar: we’re declaring December 17th World Circle Back Day. Here’s how to get through it with your sanity intact.

Escape the meeting trap and roll up your sleeves to actually get sh!t done.

It’s gonna be a big deal.

Face-to-face time is vital for building meaningful workplace relationships, but the quality of those interactions – as opposed to sheer quantity – is what matters most.

You might not be sitting around a campfire, but you can still use stories to connect and inspire in the office.

Stop “using” AI. Start collaborating with it. Our latest research from Atlassian’s Teamwork Lab shows that when it comes to getting the most out of working with AI, mindset matters far more than adoption – and is key to maturity. Our data reveals two primary groups of people who engage with AI at work: one group sees it as a tool, while the other treats it like a team of expert advisors.