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Bad Presentation Habits Begin Early

I’m taking a sabbatical from writing new blog posts. You’ll be seeing some re-runs and old favorites for the next little while. You can always write me back with suggestions or ideas just by responding to this email! My son is in high school, and recently he shared that a student in one of his ... Continue Reading

Just Start.

I’m taking a sabbatical from writing new blog posts. You’ll be seeing some re-runs and old favorites for the next little while. You can always write me back with suggestions or ideas just by responding to this email! A good friend and I have been saying this to each other lately—“just start.”  There are a ... Continue Reading

Habits Are Neutral (until they’re not)

I’m taking a sabbatical from writing new blog posts. You’ll be seeing some re-runs and old favorites for the next little while. You can always write me back with suggestions or ideas just by responding to this email! Anything you frequently do leads to habits. You probably brush your teeth, wash your hands, and get ... Continue Reading

Plan Continuation Bias (and why it’s bad)

I’m taking a sabbatical from writing new blog posts. You’ll be seeing some re-runs and old favorites for the next little while. You can always write me back with suggestions or ideas just by responding to this email! I’ve been listening to a fascinating podcast called “Cautionary Tales,” recorded by an economist by Tim Harford. ... Continue Reading

The Right Time to Ask “What Is This For?”

I’m taking a sabbatical from writing new blog posts. You’ll be seeing some re-runs and old favorites for the next little while. You can always write me back with suggestions or ideas just by responding to this email! The right time to ask “what is this for?*” is— when you’re creating something new when you ... Continue Reading

Be Quiet.

I’m taking a sabbatical from writing new blog posts. You’ll be seeing some re-runs and old favorites for the next little while. You can always write me back with suggestions or ideas just by responding to this email! Many people find silence difficult: a pause of even a few seconds can feel awkward and interminable. ... Continue Reading

Telling My Story

I’m taking a sabbatical from writing new blog posts. You’ll be seeing some re-runs and old favorites for the next little while. You can always write me back with suggestions or ideas just by responding to this email! Have you ever been asked to tell your story? How did you know where to start? What ... Continue Reading

“Intention” Does not Mean “Agenda”

I’m taking a sabbatical from writing new blog posts. You’ll be seeing some re-runs and old favorites for the next little while. You can always write me back with suggestions or ideas just by responding to this email! Content really seems to be king.  We’re inundated daily by tons of information and data, and it ... Continue Reading

Feedback, the Other “F” Word

I’m taking a sabbatical from writing new blog posts. You’ll be seeing some re-runs and old favorites for the next little while. You can always write me back with suggestions or ideas just by responding to this email! In order to be great at what we do, we need to know how we’re doing. What’s ... Continue Reading