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Jan
28
Small Acts of Integrity

Small Acts of Integrity

I'm tired of thinking big ya'll. In the startup world there's this thing that
3 min read
Dec
03
From Insult to Insight

From Insult to Insight

One of the most fundamental lessons of doing anything creative is figuring out how to handle your haters.  If you
3 min read
Nov
07
The Angstiest 1 on 1 Question

The Angstiest 1 on 1 Question

I do a lot of 1 on 1's with young professionals and the question that seems to prompt
6 min read
Oct
11
Guilt and Checkmarks

Guilt and Checkmarks

My engine runs on guilt and checkmarks. I know it's not the most environmentally friendly of inner-fuels, like
4 min read
Sep
25
Ways I Have Treated My Inner-Artist

Ways I Have Treated My Inner-Artist

1. I've Benched Her. The starting 5 for my corporate day job is: Analytical-tvu (point guard) Strategic-tvu (shooting
4 min read
Sep
23
Refugee Kids Know

Refugee Kids Know

Refugee kids know how to make things last. If the remote comes with plastic stickers to protect its face, you
2 min read
Sep
22

Art & Leadership

my spirit animal is a venn diagram > All great artists are leaders.  All great leaders are artists. Is it
1 min read
Sep
21
Is It Fear or Is It Standards?

Is It Fear or Is It Standards?

My good friend called me out recently.  He didn't even have the courtesy to make small talk he
3 min read
Sep
10
The Sacrificial Poet / Post

The Sacrificial Poet / Post

Okay, how many of you lovable nerds out there went to poetry slams like I did back in college? Nah?
2 min read