I recently removed all blog posts from my company’s internal community website. I did so because I realized my writing had been somewhat influenced by my colleagues, which I found unsettling.
Initially, I didn’t mind the influence, as my writing indirectly targeted some of my colleagues, offering both negative and positive perspectives while providing practical advice on goal achievement.
The Realization
However, as I dived into topics like the attainability of happiness and the pitfalls of seeking validation on social media, I began to feel like I was lecturing a community that might not be receptive.
Despite the engagement the blog posts garnered and the fact that the content was grounded in social science, I sensed I was imposing truth onto an audience that might not welcome it.
The tipping point came when I was writing an article about giving advice to my younger self and noticed a liberal tone in my thoughts, which I found annoying and disturbing. I wanted to express my genuine thoughts but feared it wouldn’t be well-received by the company’s internal community.
Change in Direction
After some reflection, I realized that discussing philosophy and religion on the company’s internal community website might not be a great idea. I have my own values, and the company has its own values. I want to express authentically and with authority, without feeling like I have to adapt my thinking for a group of people.
Perhaps in the future, as I write articles about entrepreneurship, growth mindset, and other business related subjects, I’ll consider sharing them on the company’s internal community website, but only as an extension of my marketing funnel.
