Sometimes It’s a Shuffle: A Self-Reflection Out-loud or My 401st Post!

Holstee Reflection Cards I have an exercise that I do every now and then to flex the creative side of my brain. I use a deck of cards that I was a backer to for Holstee. They’re called “reflection” cards. You can get them with many different companies these days. It helps sometimes when you’re... Continue Reading →

January 16, 2020 0

Be An Asker

My best teachable and learning times have been when I have practiced asking instead of telling in my connections with people. However, easy said than done. When you get that call that puts your back against the wall, it's hard to ask and not get defensive when you flip into tell mode. It can mean... Continue Reading →

August 22, 2019 0

Worry Is a Productivity A-Hole

Worry. Let it grab you, you're done. I've had hours lost because of worry. Worry will sink it's teeth into all that you're trying to do and undo it. Small changes though in how we deal with worry and prepare for worry, is something I'd like this focused post to be about. Stress-free living is... Continue Reading →

July 24, 2019 3

The Power of Bias and Our Lack of Awareness to It

Bias is real. You're not a bad person for having it come into your decision making. You're a better person for finding awareness in it and then doing something about it in yourself or others around you. Bias isn't just something that is physical like gender, race, ethnicity it can be the strongest in our... Continue Reading →

March 29, 2019 0

Being a Designer

I've had the incredible opportunity and experience to see great design work come to life. There's nothing like seeing something evolve, grow, and come to life with simplicity. Something that serves just about every feeling possible you have. Every idea of perfection satisfied. Something that makes you just hold up, pause, and just be perplexed... Continue Reading →

March 7, 2019 0