How Design Enhances Business

How Design Enhances Business

I recently taught at the Stanford d.school, and was delighted to see that 1/3 the students were studying Design, 1/3 studying Business, and 1/3 came from a variety of disciplines. This certainly showcased the importance and versatility of design thinking! While...
Becoming unbreakable

Becoming unbreakable

Someone recently commented that I seemed particularly resilient. She asked, “Were you born this way?” I don’t think we’re born resilient…in fact, rather the opposite. We are born malleable, entering the world with softness, easily dented… even bruised. So,...
2 things you can do to accelerate growth

2 things you can do to accelerate growth

I recently joined Stacy Mayer on her podcast, and we talked about intentionality. Leaders who operate and stretch with intentionality, grow faster. So try on different skins and take in different voices as 2 things you can do to accelerate growth. 1. Try on different...
How NOT to drink the Kool-Aid

How NOT to drink the Kool-Aid

Have you heard that phrase, “He’s drunk the Kool-Aid”? The reference means that a newer employee has now adapted the standard corporate mindset… they’ve been indoctrinated. Yet, we’re invited to join a company for our unique perspective, background, and experience....
Find your co-journeyers

Find your co-journeyers

Looking to grow experience adventure in a new way and expand your world view? Are you interested in stretching yourself and growing in new ways? Maybe it’s time to find your co-journeyers. What are co-journeyers? In life, we naturally seek out our tribe…...
The most important jobs, people shouldn’t see

The most important jobs, people shouldn’t see

I LOVED the film #suzume. Privileged to attend a private screening, every person in the fell in love with director Makoto Shinkai. He said so many wise and endearing things in his hour on stage. But it was when he made this statement that I became enraptured:...