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Author: Michael Chaffin

Classic

What needs to happen in order for something to stand the test of time? How does it become a classic? … More

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Respect

Respect begins with us. Do we respect our own legacy enough to establish discipline and boundaries for ourselves? How can … More

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Unknown

What makes the art valuable? How does our relationship with the piece change if the artist is famous? Or, unknown? … More

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Wrapper

The wrapper matters. The sights, smells, sounds, artistic touch. They all change the experience in some way. How can we … More

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Light at The End

Wherever we’re going, there’s almost certainly some light at the end. If it’s too dark, choose a different path. It … More

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Someone’s Watching

It’s not a question if someone’s watching. There’s almost always a record of what we do. The real questions is…how … More

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Reflections

Look closely…closer still. Visibility is often there if we choose to see something.

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Intersection

What’s at the intersection? Opposing views perhaps? Conflicting designs or uses? What can we do to improve harmony when different … More

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Honored

Who will be missed when we are gone? Is it someone worthy of honors? Were we admirable? Often the reflection … More

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Take Me

Leadership is about enrollment…getting others to join us on our journey. What can we do to compel someone to come … More

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Skylight

Too often we’re closed off, afraid to let someone in. What if we took a chance and opened a small … More

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Today

Today is worth focusing on. We can change today. We can make an impact today. We can choose to start … More

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Spinning

An important part of putting on the show is making a selection which has the power to change someone. Our … More

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Collectible

What makes something worth keeping, cherishing and perhaps showing off? What special and unique characteristics are required? Are we collectible? … More

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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

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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

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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

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Confusion

Clarity is important if we want people to engage. Being specific is a vital part of design, both in service … More

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Rules

Rules are important. They keep us organized, efficient and productive. But more importantly, they create harmony within our community. We … More

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Itch

We all have an itch to scratch. Sometimes, it’s something bugging us, an unsolved problem or annoyance. But, some itches … More

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