At the Edge of Things (Part 1 of the Living On Edge Series)

I walk a lot - it’s where my best thinking happens.

Nov 21 • 

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Unlikely Things: The Power of Scenarios

In a world increasingly enamored with frameworks, models, and checklists, scenarios remain one of the most underutilized tools in professional…

Nov 11 • 

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October 2025

Are Your 1:1s One-Way Streets?

Week 2 of The Meeting Series

Oct 28 • 

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Are Your Meetings for You or for Them?

“To meet” is such an ordinary phrase.

Oct 14 • 

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September 2025

What I Learned in Iceland About Measuring Progress

On a recent vacation to Iceland, we visited a popular beach on the south coast of Iceland that’s so dangerous they’ve installed a traffic-light system…

Sep 30 • 

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The 100-Calorie Can

An Unlikely Story About Metrics, Meaning, and Misperception

Sep 16 • 

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The Unlikely Innovation of Bureaucracy

At first glance, the phrase innovative bureaucracy feels like a contradiction in terms—a clunky oxymoron assembled from the mechanical and the…

Sep 9 • 

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Unlikely Reflections: Why Portraits of a Graduate Should Begin With Portraits of the Adults

The phrase “Portrait of a Graduate” has become a modern artifact of well-intentioned educational reform.

Sep 2 • 

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August 2025

Unlikely Things: Developing Habits Before You Need Them

A Philosophy of Preparedness That Doesn’t Wait for the Title

Aug 26 • 

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Unlikely Things: Why UX/UI Belongs in Classrooms & Community Hubs

We live in a world where we can order groceries with a thumbprint, scroll for hours through customized content, and complete tax forms with intuitive…

Aug 19 • 

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Seems Unlikely, but the Answer Is in the Room

It feels almost too simple to be true: In any organization facing any challenge, the answer is already in the room.

Aug 12 • 

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Unlikely Lesson from My Realtor

The Art of Staying Top of Mind (Without Being Annoying)

Aug 5 • 

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