The Tension

The Tension episodes

November 19, 2019 Alchemy / Chemistry
We often talk about needing chemistry with the people we work with. But what about the alchemy?
2 min
November 12, 2019 Signpost / Surprise
We underestimate the power of the signpost, and what we can do with a surprise
3 min
November 05, 2019 Core / Bonus
The race for the bonus material leaves our core exposed
3 min
October 29, 2019 Chaos / Order
Embracing chaos and adding invisible order to power the infinite loop
4 min
October 22, 2019 Time / Energy
Untangling two of our most valuable resources
3 min
October 15, 2019 No One Cares / No One Cares
The birthday lunch, a reality check, and why their lack of interest is great news for us.
6 min
October 08, 2019 Prestige / Possession
We want to know the secret... or do we?
4 min
October 01, 2019 Natural / Rounded
Lessons from the barbershop. And this just ain't any old barbershop.

The audio in this episode comes courtesy of NYC filmmaker Karen Gehres; watch her Astor Barber All Stars film at https://amzn.to/2nIc7ar
6 min
September 24, 2019 Magpie / Hummingbird
All that glitters is not gold - although neither is the nectar.
5 min
September 17, 2019 Microscope / Telescope
We all need to be able to deftly utilize the microscope and the telescope. One probably won’t be enough.
4 min

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