Designing For Change
It starts by asking better questions. Not: “How do I convince them?” But:“What would make this behavior feel obvious, safe, […]
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Great Episodes
You booked the guest. You hit record. The conversation flows. But halfway through, something’s off. The mic sounds fine. The
Paddle Early
Most people believe after the fact. They needed to see Blockbuster collapse before they believed in Netflix.They needed to see
Mass Appeal
Mass media doesn’t reward depth.It rewards familiarity. The status quo. It’s not designed to amplify the best ideas.It’s designed to
Somewhere New
Most people think leadership is about getting everyone on board.Rally the team. Win them over. Move them forward. But here’s
Freelancer or Entrepreneur?
Being your own boss sounds great—until you realize there are two very different approaches. And you might not be clear
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The Conductor
AI is good at answers.It’s not good at knowing which question to ask next. It’s fast, precise, and increasingly convincing.But
Worth Repeating
We think a hit is about going viral.Big spike. Loud moment. Flash of attention. But real hits aren’t just seen.They’re
Superfans
Warner Music Group is launching a “superfan” app. Because if streaming won’t pay the bills, maybe the fans will. Superfans–the
New School
A few months ago, I listened in on a conversation between two musicians. One had toured with legacy rock acts
Architecture
Most people think leadership is like standing on stage—spotlight, applause, control. But real leadership is closer to architecture. You lay
Treadmill
Most people treat their work like a treadmill. Wake up. Log miles. Burn energy. Repeat. But treadmills don’t go anywhere.