Burnout
Breaking trust is easy, because they don’t know how to fix it
A company’s business and way of working dictates the limitations and boundaries in which designers manage, operate, and deliver for end customers.
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Writing
I'm a coward at writing
I'm a writing imposter
Career Growth
5 stories from two decades of design
Celebrating two decades in design this February, I hope my story highlights the qualities that define not just successful designers, but individuals who thrive in an environment of constant change.
Career Growth
From good to great, don't be well-rounded
You know what I do on Fridays? I briefly summarize: 1. What were my top 2-3 focus tasks this week? 2. What small wins did I achieve with these tasks? 3. What am I grateful for today? A sentence of reflection to bookend and conclude the week. Documenting these monthly,
Career Growth
What do I want to achieve?
Last Wednesday at the office was eerily quiet. Layoffs of 2024 happened with a few teams (Audible, Prime Video, Twitch).
Career Growth
How to explain end of year achievements to your manager
Last week, we had to turn in written descriptions for "above and beyond" actions, expectations exceeded from role guidelines.
Career Growth
Premium Edition: How do I plan my career growth and document my accomplishments
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Life
Year-end reflections 2023
Reflective trip to Seattle. I was given the gift of clarity and broadened perspectives.
Frameworks & Mental Model
Thanksgiving season brings the pumpkin lattes and resignations
I don't know what's in the air this past week, but my mentees were asking me about internal transfers and changing teams. Changing teams internally requires a smaller, less painful interview process...
Communication
How to tell a story
Six arcs to help you craft a better story.
AMA
November AMA column: relevant to your interests
Subscriber lead question post for November.
Burnout
Sunday scaries to quit your job
👻 Sunday scaries is a slang describing the anxiety of starting the next workweek. The best time of the week to think about quitting or quiet quitting.