Overrating Authenticity

Authenticity is for your marriage, parents, and closest friends. Consistency is for your kids, job, and team. Sure, there are opportunities for your authentic self to show up for your kids, colleagues, and those depending on you. And there is a wonderful congruency in...

One of Them

“Oh, you’re one of them.” Depending on context and source, that’s either a slur or a compliment. The beauty is that it’s up to you to decide. Share this:FacebookLinkedInTwitterEmailPrintRedditPinterestLike this:Like...

Underestimating the Pause

If you don’t know, you can pause.If you need to think, you can pause.If you need to calm down, you can pause. Never underestimate the pause. Share this:FacebookLinkedInTwitterEmailPrintRedditPinterestLike this:Like...

Designing Your User Interface (UI)

Who’s it for? It’s not for everybody, so don’t worry about everybody. Worry about your person. Are they an expert or a beginner? You’ll have to make assumptions about terminology, visuals, and workflow. Build them around who it’s...

The Scam Artist

When I worked at Accenture, I routinely failed the email phishing test. Reprimanded by the email police, I had to take remedial scam email training. My coworkers (rightfully) chided me about it often. Snake oil, timeshares, mail-order brides, amazing jobs, and...

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