Look closely…closer still. Visibility is often there if we choose to see something.
Author: Michael Chaffin
Intersection
What’s at the intersection? Opposing views perhaps? Conflicting designs or uses? What can we do to improve harmony when different … More
Honored
Who will be missed when we are gone? Is it someone worthy of honors? Were we admirable? Often the reflection … More
Take Me
Leadership is about enrollment…getting others to join us on our journey. What can we do to compel someone to come … More
Skylight
Too often we’re closed off, afraid to let someone in. What if we took a chance and opened a small … More
Today
Today is worth focusing on. We can change today. We can make an impact today. We can choose to start … More
Spinning
An important part of putting on the show is making a selection which has the power to change someone. Our … More
Collectible
What makes something worth keeping, cherishing and perhaps showing off? What special and unique characteristics are required? Are we collectible? … More
Weathered
It’s more than old and tired. It’s been through something. It’s stood for something. It means something. If it could … More
Distracted
It’s easy to shift attention elsewhere…now more than ever before. Convenient isn’t always helpful. It can get in the way. … More
Culture Signals
As soon as we walk in we know it. The sights, sounds, smells…they’re all signals. We know what comes next … More
Confusion
Clarity is important if we want people to engage. Being specific is a vital part of design, both in service … More
Rules
Rules are important. They keep us organized, efficient and productive. But more importantly, they create harmony within our community. We … More
Itch
We all have an itch to scratch. Sometimes, it’s something bugging us, an unsolved problem or annoyance. But, some itches … More
Artist
When does the art start? What makes an artist? Is it the paint or pen? Or, perhaps it’s when the … More
Chew On It
Pause…give it a chance to develop. See what else finds its way in. It might get better. It probably won’t … More
Amazing
Almost everything is a wonder the first time. And, time seemingly stands still as we stand in awe of what’s … More
Overhead
We tend to look where we’ve been trained to look. We see what we’ve been conditioned to see. Choose to … More
Transparency
Transparency isn’t just for the others. It’s also for ourselves. What does the reflection look like? How much can we … More
Purpose
What’s it for? Who’s it for? Two very important questions to answer. It’s not always obvious, which might precisely be … More