Author: David

Do you ever feel overwhelmed? When was the last time your own creativity felt like too much to handle? Have you heard the phrase “don’t drink from the firehose?” Let’s talk about creativity and finding…

What would your ideal digital workspace look like if you could design it from scratch? How do you keep track of your work and your projects? What kind of apps and systems help you get…

Have you ever had an insight that seemed obvious…  but only after you discovered it? Give yourself some credit! Can you look at something, hear a sound, use your senses, the same senses that most…

Let’s show everyone how we’re celebrating the end of the week! Post an image (you or a passable proxy) that shows how you’re feeling on this fine Friday. Me? Well, this week was a busy…

Are you ready to believe in baseball magic again? If you’re a Cubs fan like me, it’s Opening Day Part II and there’s plenty of time to recover from our 0-2 start. After all, it’s…

Does no mean no? Or not right now? Or not at that price? Or not with that effort? Or not like that, but some other way? Or not the way I think you meant, even…

Does “yes” mean “yes”? Is it a little “yes,” a “yes I guess”? Still perilously close to no? Or is it a big yes, an “I can’t wait, let’s get started” yes? Which one did…

What if your origin story is the key to unlocking your full potential? Last Friday, I had the privilege of wrapping up my You Own Your Origin Story workshop with the incredible students and leaders…

When do YOU celebrate Thanksgiving? In my house, we celebrate Thanksgiving on a different day, and in a different way. We’ll give thanks this weekend, on March 23rd instead of (actually, in addition to) late…

What’s your favorite season? The freshly fallen snow on the trees around me tells us that it’s finally springtime in Chicago. This puts me in the mind of landmarks and the French language. It will…