Nonviolent communication
Nonviolent communication provides an approach to discuss change within oneself, between people, and within groups in personal and professional settings. The strategy is built on the »
IKEA-level programming workshops
People commonly refer to any task that involves programming as computer science. While there may be some similarities, this is like referring to building IKEA furniture »
What makes a spoiler
I'm grateful that writers typically highlight "spoiler alerts", so that I can choose whether or not I want to keep reading before it's too late. But »
On multitasking
Multitasking provides the illusion of productivity. Even though I know that I get more done when I focus on one thing at a time, I often »
Propaganda and art
During a recent trip to Munich, I was reflecting on my conflicting feelings about art that was commissioned by the Nazis for use as propaganda. If »
Brainstorming with thick markers
Drawing with thick markers makes it hard to draw small details. But, often when brainstorming on paper, I would find myself using the same pen regardless »
reCAPTCHA for phone calls
With the dramatic rise in robocalls, I find myself constantly being interrupted throughout the day. As a result, I often second guess whether or not it's »
Goodhart's Law
Goodhart's Law reminds us that when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure. Similar to Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle, the act of »
Default to "yes"
If you're often plagued by indecision, make a pact with yourself t0 default to "yes". (Or you could just ask Shonda Rhimes.) In other words, you »
Checklists make us SMART
Setting SMART objectives makes us more productive. But, even those who advocate for this often end up with goals that are vague or amorphous. To prevent »