Getting Work To Work

What do you when you have a well-established creative practice and a new idea pops into your head? Do you leave behind what you know in favor of exploring unknown creative worlds or pour your energy into both pursuits? For me, the answer to that question is to do both because neither would exist without […]

How does your brand contribute to a sense of belonging? How will it stand the test of time? These are questions inspiring Dimi Lazarou as he explores the secrets of symbols, language, and stories through brand identity design. From his early fascination of Batman and Atlantis to his interests in game theory and language, Dimi […]

Have you ever wondered who made your clothes? How are they treated? What is the impact of that work on their lives, not to mention the planet? Ethical fashion is answering these questions and more by focusing on the apparel industry’s human side and telling the stories of the people behind the garments. Today’s guest […]

Today’s guest is a shining example of what it means to chase big ideas and leave living legacies early in life: running a non-profit organization, promoting a book, and wrapping up her senior year in high school. Isha Uppalapati is the founder of A Girl’s Frontier, an organization that supports the entrepreneurial aspirations and leadership […]

I absolutely love gear. From cameras and computers to lights and lenses, I am transfixed by the unlimited options available for consumers and professionals alike. My good friend Aaron Hockley, the Tech Photo Guy, recently shared a rant about gear in his fantastic email newsletter. He advocated the need for both gear and skill to […]

Do you want to know why I haven’t adopted customer relationship management software? Today’s guest actually knows the answer and has created a product that eliminates the need to be a perfect data input robot. Jeroen Corthout is co-founder and CEO of Salesflare, an intelligent CRM built for small businesses, agencies, and fast-growing startup companies. […]

In today’s episode of Getting Work To Work, I answer two questions from a listener about how I come up with ideas for my monologue episodes and what some of the obstacles are in the process. I often hear from listeners that they enjoy these monologues because they get to hear my opinion on topics. […]

“What is good and worth preserving?” This question has driven today’s guests on Getting Work To Work at multiple levels. Lee Vinsel is an Assistant Professor of Science, Technology, and Society at Virginia Tech. Andy Russell is a Professor of History and Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. Together they […]

Have you ever thought about what would happen if you ran out of curiosity? I’ve been thinking about that question a lot lately as my curiosity levels are lower than I’d like them to be. From intellectual curiosity (what I read, watch, and listen to) and creative curiosity (what I make) to conversational curiosity (the […]

How have your work experiences set the stage for the work you do? Today’s guest on Getting Work To Work uses her positive work experiences to discover the good in people and connect to the core of who they are so she can set them up for success. Diana George is the Founder and President of […]