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Choice Architecture: They Choose, You Decide

Think about the last decision you made. Are you sure you made it? We like to think we're in control, that we're the decision maker, but how often are we really? Many of the choices we make on a daily basis are, at least in part,

The Cost of Context Switching

How many times do you switch tasks throughout the day because something comes up or someone needs something? How many times do you need to take a phone call, answer an urgent email, or attend a meeting? It feels impossible these days to focus on one task for any length

Divergent vs Convergent Thinking

The other day at work I had a client say to me, "oh, I can tell you're a divergent thinker," when discussing strategy. I had to stop myself from getting into a deeper conversation about the topic because, in reality, we're all at times

What I've Learned From the Enneagram: Lessons from an Enneagram 8

The Enneagram has become quite popular over the last ten years or so. There are numerous people in different corners of the internet creating regular content only around the personality test and how one Enneagram type behaves in a particular situation versus another. You can find "Enneagram wisdom"

Does Duolingo Work? My Complete Duolingo Review

I’m a language learner. I have been learning Spanish for almost 2 years now. Learning a language is incredibly rewarding for different reasons. I have made friends, found romance, learned so much about other cultures, and encounter new ways to express myself daily. But that’s not what this

The Benefits of Improv for Leaders

Think of the great leaders you’ve had in your life. What characteristics did they share? I’d guess they were all great communicators. Maybe they were creative or thought outside the box. Were they adaptable? They likely worked to make others, especially those they lead, look good. Now, contrast