Don't be afraid to ask for help
Time, money, and resources limit what we're able to accomplish. By delegating, we're able to extend our reach. In theory this should be simple, but relinquishing »
Choose classes based on professors
If you view classes simply as a mechanism to learn a particular subject, then there's little difference between an in person course and a MOOC. While »
Writing helps me think
Writing forces me to articulate ideas that make intuitive sense in my head, so other people can follow along. The process of flushing out the details »
Outlets in hotel rooms
Why are there so few electrical outlets in hotel rooms? Buildings have clearly been renovated since guests started regularly carrying laptops and cellphones. Right now, you »
Egg cartons in restaurants and conference rooms
It's hard to hold a conversation with anyone that isn't right next to you in a noisy restaurant or conference room. Often I feel like I'm »
Keep text messages positive
Text messages are easy to misinterpret. Because tone is hard to convey, negativity has a tendency to quickly spiral out of control. If you're going to »
Limiting shop talk
When socializing, it's easy to talk about work since that's where we spend the most time. But, it's important to remember that by talking about subjects »
Signal jamming
Have you ever had trouble ordering an Uber from a hotel lobby or airport? It turns out you're not imagining things. Marriott has been blocking customers' »
Don't offer unsolicited advice
Unsolicited advice is typically poorly received. For advice to be effective, the recipient needs to know that you're well-intentioned and be open to taking suggestions. When »
Cultural attire
When is it appropriate to wear cultural attire from a culture that's not your own? If done out of context, it can easily be seen as »