Likely True

We talk about beginnings and endings, but what if instead we thought of those transitions more like ice to water or steam? Whether a new relationship or job, or the end of a year or administration - there are opportunities in how we perceive transitions.

2020 has perhaps warped our sense of time and place - “its forever and the same!” Or is it that we’ve always had a phenomenally-oriented approach to the two? A partial rant and mostly exploration of our perception of place and time.

A look at how having a framework for our learning process can increase the quality of our learning whether professional development for business or DIY projects at home.

A look at how language - specifically metaphors - can be a powerful tool for inspiration and reflection, but also be limiting and dehumanizing. Also, a request for your favorite or loathed metaphors for leadership and work.

A look at the similarities in dynamic and struggle for organizations in a funder-supported model whether arts & culture non-profits or tech startups, and the potential if these groups started working with each other.

A look at how a society that habituates convenience, instills a culture of short term thinking - and how this can be countered.

Exploring how the weather where you live may impact the regional mindset and approach to planning, risk, and tolerance to uncertainty.

Looking over three trends that have emerged during this pandemic life, and seeing which are likely to endure. I also explore how this slow down may have accelerated the momentum towards a contribution economy - and how that may (finally) connect nascent innovations across both education and how we work.

An exploration of how spatial elements of American culture create opportunities and caveats when it comes to new technologies and other trends.