There’s a responsibility which comes with giving instructions, especially in public. Who’s it for? And, what’s it for? The answers … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
Open Doors
Sometimes, the door is already open for us…if we choose to see it. How can we find more open doors? … More
Souvenir
Some objects go beyond useful. They connect us to a place, time or person. They spark a cherished memory. How … More
Old and New
Which one is better? Character? Or, class? Who knows…it’s all invented anyway. Who’s it for? What’s it for? Good questions … More
Simple
Most problems don’t start off complicated. It’s the solutions which become complex. Perhaps we’re trying to solve for too much … More
One Up
The question is…which one? Who gets preference? Which problem is solved first? Where should our attention be given? Choose one. … More
I Was There
Part of our legacy, perhaps an important part, is where we’ve been, what we’ve experienced. And, who with. Our story … More
Connection
The method is far less important than the act. Connecting with each other is the fuel for ideas, creativity, debate, … More
Barriers
Barriers, unexpected or not, are going to occur. There will always be things, people or their ideas which stand in … More
Start Line
The moment just before we start isn’t the time to decide whether to go. All of the thrashing, the evaluation … More
Under Pressure
It’s a daily drip, mounting one after the other. This is the pressure we feel because it occurs to us. … More
Choice
It’s both a wonderful gift. And, a big responsibility. Choose wisely.
Make Believe
There’s very little which isn’t made-up. And so often, it’s a story we invent for ourselves to deal with our … More
Calm Down
Words to live by… And, it’s a choice…choose wisely.
Spoonful
Engineering isn’t always an exact science. Sometimes, situations demand less than perfect. A slight smile might be just as effective … More
Prep
Planning and preparation…the key ingredients to delivering what’s expected. But, what happens in the absence of prep? Handling the unexpected … More
Assembly Line
Assembly doesn’t scale well without efficiency and organization. Each person plays their part, in sequence, on time, on spec. Success … More
Joy
It’s simple really. Generate more joy. Rinse and Repeat.
Harmony
The best chance for work to be productive is for the pieces to fit together as designed. All it takes … More
Angles
Maybe it’s not obvious. Perhaps it’s somehow hidden from our view. What if we choose to see differently? Perspectives are … More