Chris Ingram

New roles reset your reputation to zero. Build trust by solving sticky pain points, not just interesting problems. Create measurable wins others can point to.

23.07.2025 16:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A pint of beer on a table in the foreground with a table flyer reading "Support our Science" in the background.

I had the pleasure of attending the inaugural #scienceandsuds in support of @cdls-ucla.bsky.social this past Monday. I had a great time! Spending the evening learning about pumas and pearls, and having great 1:1 conversations was a great change of pace. Im looking forward to the next one!

16.07.2025 18:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Don't forget, #ScienceAndSuds is happening this evening at LA Ale Works in Culver City.

14.07.2025 22:24 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Black coffee cup and saucer with foam visible on top. The cup and saucer sit on a wooden table with two potted pla ts a d a lamp in the background.

It's tempting to run back to back meetings, but you should avoid it. Context switches can be taxing, and you need to be at your best. That little cup of coffee between major meetings can be a game changer.

09.07.2025 21:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Promotional postcard reading: Sixth Annual Managed Services Forum, LA County, 26 June 2025, 9AM PT, Christopher Ingram, mssnetwork.com/losangeles

After years of heavily restricted public engagements, I'm out and about again. Come join in!

25.06.2025 21:29 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I've been having painful convos with various CSRs all week. It's clear with some I'm not being heard. I want to get mad, but I won't. There's no point. I know "me", but from their perspective I'm some amalgamation of everyone else they've dealt with before. Understand and navigate that context.

13.02.2025 20:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

If you are wondering why that one minimally competent coworker seems to stay on top, the answer as to why is likely social capital. Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on your perspective, organizations are made up of people. Social capital counts. Don't neglect it.

13.12.2024 23:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Some conversations are tough. A change of venue can change mood and mentality. 1:1 convos over coffee or on a walk, or really in any venue that isn't the office, can facilitate dialog and unblock progress on difficult issues. Try it out next time you are stuck on progress with a person or project.

11.12.2024 23:28 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0