Fits and Starts
I used to treasure the “margins” in my day. I carved out time alone to think and brainstorm. I needed a lot of headspace. That’s not a reality I can achieve during the pandemic, but I’m getting better at finding the space for creative thinking and deep work, even if it’s in fits and starts.
Thinking in Public
Thought leadership is about thinking in public. I’m inspired by beacons, curators, and challengers who are thinking in public and showing their work.
Creativity Under Constraints
Not feeling very creative right now? You’re not alone. But sometimes, creative constraints can actually be useful. No budget? No team? No time? How could you find inspiration (not desolation!) from those limits?
Who’s Listening?
Right now, our universes have both contracted and expanded. Who are we listening to? And who needs to hear from us?
Find the Overlap
Working as a marketer during the coronavirus crisis is confusing. I have a lot of questions, and not a lot of answers. I’ve been returning to the fundamentals to keep moving forward and making good decisions.
Leading in Uncertain Times
There are no good answers right now. We all need decisive, empathetic leadership more than ever.
What’s Inside?
Why is it so hard to quickly, clearly explain what we do and what makes our work special? It’s easy to show off the wrapper. It’s a lot harder to explain the secret sauce that’s inside.
AND, BUT and ALSO
No new ideas? Start getting in the way of other people’s ideas. Think about what makes you say AND, BUT and ALSO.
My Words of the Year
This year, I chose the words “enough” and “care” to guide my habits. Here’s how I landed on these words, and how I have changed my routines to honor them.
The Long, Craggy Road
People aren’t necessarily drawn to your purported expertise. But they completely crave your perspective. If you’ve arrived, don’t tell me about the destination. Tell me about the long, craggy road you took to get there.