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Productivity & Work

Published on May 12, 2020

Agencies have a freelancer problem—here’s how to solve it

Most organizations waste money by forcing freelancers to find their own footing. Don’t be most organizations. Here’s how you can improve agency operations right now.

Published on December 21, 2018

The Future of Work is Independent

Some thoughts about what work may look like in the future, as I come up on my three-year mark as an independent professional.

Published on August 27, 2018

It’s worth mastering this one essential life skill

Solve any problem, at any time, with this one skill. As a person, a team, or an organization, here’s what it takes to flourish.

Published on March 8, 2018

Design thinking is a way of being

Things I don’t ever want to hear again: “Let’s do some design thinking.”

Published on December 1, 2017

Working without distraction

It’s time to be thoughtful about how we work, both by ourselves and in collaboration with others.

Published on February 2, 2017

How Being Human Can Help You Thrive In Today’s Complex World

We as humans have lost our way, amid the world of connectivity and complexity. Luckily, our humanity can bring us back to life.

Published on October 22, 2016

Making space amid chaos

Some quick thoughts on dealing with the stress and chaos of life

Published on June 21, 2016

Creativity — Why Gap Time Is So Important

In this always-connected environment we live in, it’s more important than ever for us to set intentions and make sure we’re making space for our brains to disconnect, unwind, wander, and connect dots.

Published on June 13, 2016

Mindset — Grow Your Potential With Positive Perspectives

This piece will explore how our mindsets can be key to creating our best work, and offer up a practice you can explore that may help shift your thinking and get out of those ruts.

Published on June 6, 2016

An Introduction To My Essay Series On Mindful Working

We’re getting in our own way by operating based on institutions, organizations, and structures of a world that once was. It’s time to create changes that usher in and fully support the new, modern, 21st-century workforce.

Published on May 15, 2016

Are You Creating Forward Motion or Stop Energy?

Ideas are halted. Creativity has nowhere to go. It’s almost as if a wet towel has been thrown on a spark that’s about to turn into a flame. So what will you do?

Published on March 28, 2016

To reinvent our organizations we must first reinvent ourselves

People are not connected with their work because they’re not able to truly focus on their work. With all the distractions, interruptions, and complications of getting stuff done, so many people feel as though they’re not having an impact — no wonder we’re all disengaged!

Published on November 9, 2015

A Manifesto for Emerging Leaders

My thoughts on what it takes to be a leader.

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