Blog
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Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
A recommendation of Robert Cialdini's book on the six universal principles of persuasion, and why every manager and leader should read it.
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5 Things: Personal Blogging, Plant-Based NBA, and Trust
Five more catch-up reads, on personal blogging, a surprise write-up of Reaction Commerce, plant-based diets in the NBA, discriminatory long hours in tech, and building trust as a leader.
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Book: My Year of Rest and Relaxation
A short take on Ottessa Moshfegh's novel about a year of drug-induced sleep, and why it made the perfect escape during a long travel day.
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Book: The Woman Who Smashed Codes
A review of Jason Fagone's The Woman Who Smashed Codes, the belated true story of a woman who helped invent modern cryptology and crack Nazi spy networks.
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Grace the Clydesdale
A quick note about outfitting my California beach dog with shoes for the snowy Colorado trails.
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Book: The End of Average
A look at Todd Rose's The End of Average and its case that effective leadership comes from developing individual strengths rather than measuring people against a standardized norm.
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Book: The Miniature Guide to The Art of Asking Essential Questions
A recommendation of Linda Elder and Richard Paul's guide to critical thinking, which sharpened my own approach to leading discussions and asking better questions.
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Grace in Telluride
A photo of my dog Grace among the aspen trees in Telluride, taken while learning to use a new Fuji X-Pro 2 camera.
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5 Things: Relationships, Netflix Culture, and Inclusive Hiring
Five vacation reading catch-up links, on the math of successful relationships, Netflix's decision-making culture, cloud computing trends, inclusive hiring, and Stacey Abrams.
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Book: The Truths We Hold
Listening to Kamala Harris's audio memoir The Truths We Hold on a road trip to Telluride, and finding her story of beliefs, family, and justice inspiring.
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