Better Podcast Guests
If you’re struggling to book great guests for your podcast, you’re not alone. Most new podcasters think it’s a numbers […]
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By Design
Every decision—big or small—swings on an invisible hinge. Before we act, before we build, before we invest time and energy,
The Blacksmith’s Dilemma
Imagine you’re a blacksmith in the early 1900s. For generations, your craft has been essential—shaping iron, forging tools, shoeing horses.
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Same As It Ever Was
“You furnish the pictures, and I’ll furnish the war.”— William Randolph Hearst, 1897 It’s easy to assume that misinformation, media
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The Brand Print
A few years ago, when I was leading Research & Strategy for a digital transformation agency, one of the most
Move Your Desk
Most people don’t fear change itself.They fear what change might cost them. A loss of comfort. A loss of status.
Speak Clearly
Public speaking isn’t what it used to be. A few decades ago, most people saw maybe one or two speakers
That’s Not Fair
From playground squabbles to boardroom negotiations, the idea of fairness is one we wrestle with constantly. Kids argue over whose
Cutting, Shaping, And Sanding
A dull blade doesn’t just make the work harder—it makes it dangerous. In woodworking, sharp tools cut cleaner, require less
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The Cost of Yes
Debt isn’t just about money. Every decision we make in our work—every project, commitment, and responsibility—comes with a cost. Sometimes
Better Stories
Stories shape who we are. They’re the threads that weave together our shared human experience, building the fabric of culture
Bad Ideas
Somewhere along the way, we were sold a lie: that great ideas arrive fully formed, perfect from the start. That