musings on the future of humans at work

Writings at the intersection of leading well, the messy middle of management and the evolution of regenerative workplaces.

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Behind the Scenes: My Tech Stack
  • July 25, 2024
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One year in to starting this independent business, and I have learned so much! One of the most frequent questions...

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Lessons in Solopreneurship (part 1)
  • March 22, 2024
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Looking to become a solopreneur but overwhelmed? Hear from an experienced solopreneur on lessons learned. Part one covers finding supportive...

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Insights into First-Time Leadership
  • March 6, 2024
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Are you considering a management role in the design industry? The journey is filled with personal growth and skill enhancement,...

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Leadership Philosophies for Team Harmony and Growth
  • February 20, 2024
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Design leadership is more than overseeing projects. It includes guiding teams, nurturing growth, and promoting open communication. At Design by...

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How modern mentorship “should” create equity & self-efficacy
  • January 18, 2024
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Discover how modern mentorship can enhance equity and boost self-efficacy. Mentorship is crucial for personal and professional growth, offering guidance...

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work needs to suck less: the surgeon general’s call to action
  • December 12, 2023
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There is soooooo much out there regarding workplace fatigue, “quiet-quitting” and “lazy girl jobs” right now, so I won’t use...

Leader Convos: Healthy Work Boundaries
  • December 11, 2023
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As leaders, it’s crucial to ensure our team members are maintaining healthy boundaries between their work and personal lives. Striking...

Radical Candor framework for use in leadership development and coaching
Radical candor for leadership development and coaching
  • November 25, 2023
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Radical candor for leadership development and coaching Relatively early in my leadership career, I discovered an earlier version of Kim...

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Reflections & Hope For The Future of Design
  • November 8, 2023
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From democratization of graphic design to product and UX convergence, many factors will shape our industry. Understanding our craft and...

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Are Managers complicit in employee burnout?
  • November 7, 2023
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Are you heading towards burnout at work? Or suspect one of your team members is struggling? In this thought-provoking article,...

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Navigating the Modern Career Playground
  • November 7, 2023
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Navigating the Modern Career Playground In the rapidly-evolving landscape of careers, it’s clear that the traditional straight-and-narrow career ladder has...

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Fractional leadership
  • October 26, 2023
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Have you been hearing folks in your network use the phrase “fractional executive” to refer to themselves? I first noticed...