Engineering isn’t always an exact science. Sometimes, situations demand less than perfect. A slight smile might be just as effective … More
Author: Michael Chaffin
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
Transport
There’s the utility of going somewhere. And then, there’s the art and experience of how we get there…and where we … More
Enlightened
Some lights allow us to see. Others draw attention. We can be in the business of making something more clear … More
Super Powers
Xray vision isn’t the only super power which lets us see what’s inside. How about empathy and compassion? And, what … More
Measurement
Many of our goals have numbers attached to them. But, they’re not likely an accurate representation of the change we … More
DIY
A big part of discovery and learning is doing things yourself. There’s no substitute for personal experience. Of course, it … More
Antenna
A great leader is one with their antennas up… and one who can filter out the noise. How can we … More
Imagine
Imagine the life which was once inside. Imagine the trials and tribulations, the joy, the sorrow. Imagine the celebrations, the … More
Credit
Giving, being generous and contributing don’t need to be attached to being acknowledged. One doesn’t require the other. In fact, … More
Learning
Learning is born from desire…a hunger to go somewhere, to understand something, to solve a problem. Someone points us there, … More
Stroll
It’s amazing what a leisurely walk can solve. Peaceful, quiet movement. The calmness about it awakens possibility. Strolls might be … More
Fresh
The opposite of stale. Fresh means we cared enough to bring our best, to serve what was expected in a … More
Across
Challenges are meant to be overcome. Part of our unique human ability is to find a way, even when there … More
How Bizarre
We don’t know when it might happen. Or, what might happen. But, when bizarre arrives, it’s quite fascinating. Be sure … More
Scholarly
Educated once had a certain look. Of course, this had nothing to do with the actual learning posture, the thirst … More