If my career in tech didn't take off the way it did, I probably would have been a psychotherapist or social worker. I'm fascinated by the fields of psychology, so when I learned of the book, "How to Change Your…
Hi, I'm Sara, the co-founder and CEO of Reaction Commerce. I enjoy product management, design, open source, commerce systems, public speaking, distributed teams, and leadership coaching. Yoga, too.
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Book: How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence
What's in my Bag in 2019
Here's the 2019 edition of what's in my bag. I've been riding my bike a bit more, so I've simplified what I carry back and forth from the office and home. After putting together this year's post, I think I…
Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
The book, "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion," by Robert Cialdini is a book I wish I had read long ago. I'm pretty sure this will now be a book I read again and again. The book walks through the six…
5 Things
I'm still in catch-up mode on my backlog of articles. I've also been on vacation this past week, and I've been reading up a storm. It feels good to be back into a bit of a reading and writing rhythm.…
Book: My Year of Rest and Relaxation
I enjoyed the book,"My Year of Rest and Relaxation," by Ottessa Moshfegh. Part of me thinks it should be made into a movie, but I also wonder if the year of drug-induced sleep and associated escapades would be enough…
Book: The Woman Who Smashed Codes
The book, "The Woman Who Smashed Codes," by Jason Fagone was an excellent read. I was able to read it in one day, which is always a good indicator of a page turner! This is a true story of an…
Grace the Clydesdale
This California beach dog just got some shoes to keep her paws warm and dry on the Colorado winter trails. ❤️…
Book: The End of Average
The "The End of Average" by Todd Rose explains where averaging comes from and all the problems related to it. Essentially, individuals are worth more than a single standardization of value. This book demonstrates how effective leadership and success can…