Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, etc. It’s easy to connect with people through a social network. Gathering new clicks, likes, and views is as easy as tapping the screen of a smartphone. It’s frictionless. Converting that…
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Breaking Down Barriers
Breaking down barriers between people requires patience and the ability to listen. When trying to build a relationship with someone I often ask, “What can I do for you?” This communicates to them that I…
Notes from a design studio
Good ideas can come and go in an instant. The moment that a thought comes to mind I make an effort to add it to my notes for use later. Sometimes I’ll come back to it…
The nature of competition
A successful venture capitalist makes investments in several companies working in the same industry. A leader tasks several competing people within an organization to come up with ideas to solve a problem. An individual develops…
Depth and breadth
When looking at a proposal, someone else’s project, or even my own writing I check the depth and breadth of the piece. Has this work gone deep enough into the subject matter and wide enough in…
Dysfunction
Dysfunction in families, businesses, and government can occur because people stop caring about what they are doing. Maybe people feel that their voices aren’t being heard or that no one respects them or their opinions. Whatever…