An Open Letter to Everyone Who Has Helped Make Creative Work for 15 Years
In 2012, President Barack Obama gave what was, at the time, a pretty standard campaign speech. As we all well know, standards and norms have taken a back seat to […]
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How We Talk About People: Affirming Dignity and Humanity
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the power of words in our work. Not just how we write but also what we say about the people and communities we […]
Representation Matters: The Dangers of Subliminal Messaging
Over the weekend, my sister recommended that I watch the television series Siren. I was partly excited to hear the show was about mermaids due to an interest in science […]
Should You Disclose Cosmetic Plastic Surgery To Your Spouse Prior To Marriage?
A few years back I scrolled across an article that I am still not one hundred percent sure is real, but it made me think about mandatory laws requiring spouses […]
The Battle of September 31
Later is a creeping, cunning, Siren-Decepticon. Later has this tricky way of shape shifting into something else entirely. The word “later” is actually an adjective AND an adverb (already doing […]
What Not to Say in a Statement
“How a product performs is our single measure for what stays on our shelves and what goes.”
Frequency & Effectiveness: Communicating for Success
Communication is essential to foster strong and productive relationships with team members and stakeholders. When our message isn’t clear, it effects outcomes and success rates. Ensuring communication is clear and […]