Thinking
Seeing the Future with Second-Order Thinking
Second-order thinking helps you make decisions that hold up over time by forcing you to ask not just “What happens?” but “What happens next?”
Productivity
What is Systems Thinking and How Can I Use it Today?
Systems thinking is a powerful mindset for understanding the world not as a series of isolated events, but as an interconnected web of relationships and influences. It invites us to see complexity clearly, to grasp how seemingly unrelated parts can work together, and to identify how small changes might have
Work
What Game Designers Know that Corporate Leaders Forget
What if work felt more like a well-designed game? Lessons from game design that could transform how we lead, train, and manage.
Work
The Curse of Expertise
We tend to assume that the smartest people—the domain experts, the senior engineers, the seasoned leaders—are naturally the best ones to explain how things work. They’re the ones who know the system inside and out. But here’s the paradox: often, the more someone knows, the harder
Books
Book Review: Measure What Matters by John Doerr
Measure What Matters reframes leadership around focus, outcomes, and purpose—OKRs aren’t a tactic, they’re a mindset.
Music
How Music Affects Your Brain
We’ve all had moments when the right song seems to supercharge our focus, lift our mood, or even make tedious tasks feel more enjoyable. But can the right playlist actually make you smarter? Science suggests that music has a powerful effect on the brain—enhancing memory, boosting concentration, and
Personal
But Really, How Clean is Your Desk?
I have the best of intentions with my workspace. I imagine a neat setup with only the things I need—nothing more. But let’s be honest: that’s not always how it plays out. Before I know it, I’ve got a small graveyard of coffee cups, tangled cables,
Personal
Journaling Works, I Think
I'm not so good at most self-care things. I don't eat as healthy as I should, I need to exercise more, and meditation and therapy are foreign concepts. I have a hard time focusing on myself when I spend so much energy focusing on everything else
Work
The Time Trustee
Hey there, leaders! Grab a seat and let's have a chat about something that's been on my mind lately: time management in leadership. It's one of those things that we often talk about but don't always really dive into. Well, today, inspired
Books
Book Review: Extra Focus by Jesse J. Anderson
Whoa, this one really resonated with me. Extra Focus by Jesse J. Anderson centers on the topic of adult ADHD. I don't think there has been a single book I've read that had me nodding my head in agreement on nearly every page. Jesse gives us