Published inDataDrivenInvestorEmpathy, tactical prowess & directness are all necessary for success—but it’s a team…I had a really impactful coaching session with my boss about professional strengths and weaknesses. It came up because I sometimes feel…Jan 28, 2021377Jan 28, 2021377
Published inCARRE4Design and creativity in a future of machine learning and AIEverything we put on the internet is vacuumed up by AI and machine learning, aggregated, indexed, and formed into a blueprint for our…Oct 13, 2020308Oct 13, 2020308
Published inUX CollectiveDesigning the future, one vote at a timeDuring a time in history when everything feels out of control, we have the unique opportunity to help design our future, one vote at a…Sep 21, 20205321Sep 21, 20205321
Remote Work Budget Friendly Survival GearI’m 5 years into my fully remote work life, and there are 3 budget friendly items that I couldn’t live without.Aug 21, 2020322Aug 21, 2020322
“Even when you can’t leave the room, find a way forward.” — Carl SmithThe last few months have, let’s be honest, been a dumpster fire on pretty much every level.Jul 24, 2020247Jul 24, 2020247
Stop Dodging ComplimentsApparently I have a mental block that makes me incapable of accepting compliments. I was in a 1:1 with my mentor this afternoon, and he…May 21, 2020144May 21, 2020144
Published inThe StartupGo With Your Gut: It Saves Careers (And Lives)The world is on fire and jobs in technology are scarce. But you’re still in control.May 14, 20203672May 14, 20203672
Published inUX CollectiveWhat do I even do for a living?! — the messy state of UX job titlesThis morning a friend reached out to me asking if I could mentor her as she begins her career journey in UX. She was preparing to start a…Apr 28, 20203104Apr 28, 20203104
Published inUX Collective80/20 remote user research -even quarantine can’t stop the dataFor anyone who had in person user research planned, being in quarantine has definitely thrown a wrench in your plans. But never fear…Apr 2, 2020152Apr 2, 2020152
Published inThe StartupHow A Single Bad Hire Took Down A StartupThe impact that a single bad senior leadership hire can have on an org is staggering.Jan 13, 20203Jan 13, 20203
Your CEO Defines Team Culture With Public Actions Like This One—Not Just Mission StatementsToday I was in a web conference meeting with about 150 teammates. I got a call back from my daughter’s pharmacy about a seizure…Dec 13, 2019Dec 13, 2019
Published inThe StartupI just pitched a project to the CEO of a multibillion-dollar company. This is what I learned.My boss and I have been chatting about programming for 2020 pretty extensively as of late. One particular program floated to the surface…Nov 13, 20191Nov 13, 20191
Published inThe StartupNot getting a promotion can be soul crushing. How do you recover from it?A close friend of mine got passed over for a promotion last week. Not getting the promotion you were focusing all of your energy on is…Nov 1, 20191Nov 1, 20191
Published inThe StartupImproving UX doesn’t “dumb down” your product. It improves efficiency.None of your customers are going to complain if a workflow that used to take 16 steps to complete can now be done in 2.Aug 28, 2019Aug 28, 2019
Published inThe StartupThe Introvert’s Guide to Surviving Conferences & Industry EventsI am a friendly person. I smile on a regular basis, chat with folks at the water cooler, and discuss the weather with people in elevators…Jul 18, 20192Jul 18, 20192
Published inThe StartupWhy Social Media Networking Can Destroy Your CareerI was talking to a designer last night who has been in the industry for quite some time. He is widely known as being very vocal about his…Jun 17, 20191Jun 17, 20191
Published inThe StartupWorkaholic Recovery: Taking Back Control Of Your LifeI’m a recovering raging workaholic. It’s completely counterproductive, bad for my health, bad for my sanity, and has a negative impact on…Jun 7, 20191Jun 7, 20191
Published inModusThe 80/20 Rule: More Bang for Your UX Research BuckA fast, powerful way to find your product’s biggest issuesJun 5, 20191Jun 5, 20191
Published inInside Design25 Books on LeadershipI asked for some new leadership book recommendations. I wound up receiving so many great suggestions that I decided to share them.Jun 1, 20194Jun 1, 20194