It’s been a month! We’ve taken a step back to reassess where Same Team is headed—and we’re feeling good about the shift. Sometimes you need to hit pause, read the room, and make a new plan. In this episode, we talk about why we made that move and what’s been top of mind for us lately—like AI, project management, burnout, and the way remote teams communicate.
The Review
Inspired by Brett’s recent article, When Silence Isn’t a Red Flag: Leading Quiet Remote Teams, we talk about how quiet doesn’t always mean disengaged. Brett shares personal experiences leading a remote team where the quiet was initially uncomfortable but ultimately just part of the culture. Together, we explore how to tell the difference between intentional quiet and emotional withdrawal, how communication styles shape remote leadership, and what leaders can do to create safety and connection, especially for quieter team members.
But don't stop there! Check out all of the other content we've published on Same Page over the last month:
- Hybrid isn’t the problem. Performative leadership is.
- When AI replaces us, what’s left?
- From firefighters to forest rangers: rethinking how we prevent burnout on teams
- Everyone wants to quit. But what are we really running from?
- The myth of the unicorn employee is hurting real humans
The Ask
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The Hit List
What we’re reading, writing, watching, and listening to this week:
Listening:
Haim, I quit — The perfect soundtrack for our collective rage quitting era. Solid album, solid vibe.
Watching:
Trainwreck: Poop Cruise — A wild Netflix documentary about the infamous cruise ship disaster. It’s short, gross, and totally worth an hour of your time.
The Friday the 13th (franchise) — Brett’s on a full rewatch after visiting Camp Crystal Lake. Start with Part 3—the intro music is a cinematic gem.
Reading:
Magazine (Object Lessons) — A love letter to magazines, their rise, their impact, and what they’ve meant to culture. A must-read for fellow print nerds.
Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And Why Resilience Alone Isn’t Enough — Chaos is everywhere. This book tackles how to survive it—and why resilience alone won’t cut it. Felt timely
Writing:
Creative Intelligence — Greg wrote a book that will help you build the mental muscles that make you irreplaceable when the layoffs come back around, because AI won’t eliminate people who know how to think. It’ll wipe out the ones who don't.
The real working dogs of project management — Brett’s latest piece about the unsung, unglamorous PM work that still drives success.
In search of better ground. — Greg’s reflection on navigating work, life, and leadership in a shifting landscape.
Smarter AI prompts for PMs: how to train your robot intern and save hours— Brett's practical tips for training your robot intern to save you hours.
Strategic PM isn’t optional. It’s the job. — Brett’s hot take: it’s time for project managers to step up as true strategic leaders.
Every generation discovers the same monster. — A thoughtful piece on the patterns we keep repeating, whether we see them or not.
Our beautiful walled gardens of moral purity. — Greg digs into the cultural walls we build, who they protect, and who they keep out.
The luxury of saying no. — A sharp reminder of the power, privilege, and responsibility wrapped up in our ability to walk away.
The High Five
This month’s high five goes to… us. For taking a step back, reading the room, and having the wisdom (and courage) to take a new path. Sometimes the best move is knowing when to make one.
