Communication The Power of Influence: Key Strategies for Building Trust and Consensus In the first three months at Amazon, I worked to align and build consensus with stakeholders from two organizations toward a single system. After I presented facts and figures to leadership, I thought the direction would be resolved. It became a 6-month hot debate. All the options were difficult to
Frameworks Avoid vanity metrics - virtue drives long term success Three cool things I discovered this week, Kokedama, Geisha Coffee, and Flux keyboard. First, I found a shop in Williamsburg with mini bonsai wrapped in moss called Kokedama. I'm obsessed with the simplicity but not confident in keeping it alive. Second, I was introduced to Geisha, a fancy coffee bean
Mental Model Mental Model: Process over Outcome with Mechanisms Last week, designers celebrated my promotion at Little Spain at Hudson Yards. I bought everybody churros and ice cream.🍦Last year, I pushed back against promotions by focusing on my health. It is hard for me to voice how deeply sad and disappointed I was about my choice. I kept
Communication 5 reasons why designers don’t need to write Last weekend, I reflected on my career and had an epiphany. Years ago, I was stuck and stagnant as an art director. I needed to gain skills to become a C-level executive. I had no idea how to break through the glass ceiling. “… along this journey, I’ve lost my
Introduction Who is FAANG boss? FAANG Boss  [ Facebook / Apple / Amazon / Netflix / Google baws] An expert at management in a corporate environment. A friend and I were exchanging painful stories being in corporate culture. In a moment of breakthrough, she screamed, "FAANG BBBBBOOOOOSSS"! 🫡 We laughed for 5 minutes and envisioned merchandise with the word "IMPACT" all
