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 »
What makes STEM classes different
The current zeitgeist emphasizes increasing the number of students pursuing STEM. Many hypothesize that classroom instruction is one of the reasons there are disproportionately high failure »
A dating app with the sound of someone's voice
Popular dating apps focus on showcasing manicured appearance, purported beliefs, pedigree, and witty banter. These signals are intended to help people decide whether or not they're »
Identity fuzzing
According to research published in 2015, with 10 likes, a computer model knows you better than a colleague; with 70 likes, a model knows you better »
Team outing logistics as a service
Off sites are a great way for team members to get to know each other on a personal level. With stronger relationships, people are willing to »
Cookbook dinner parties
Potlucks are a great way to get friends together and to meet new people. To ensure that there is a sufficient variety of complimentary dishes, hosts »
Phone etiquette when in a Lyft line
When on the bus or in a taxi by myself, I feel comfortable talking on the phone. But, for some reason when riding in a Lyft »
Analog anonymous feedback
No matter how hard digital forms try to convince me that they're anonymous, I never believe them. As a result, I omit the types of suggestions »
Read-Do versus Do-Confirm
There are two types of checklists: Read-Do and Do-Confirm. Read-Do checklists are like recipes where users read and complete each item before moving onto the next »
If it can't be written down easily, it may as well not have happened
When preparing for an interview or a performance review, remind yourself that if something can't be easily written down as you describe it, then it may »