Harmony

Some things don’t seem to fit…at least at first glance. They create a tension, forcing us to reconsider our perspective. … More

Original

Someone goes first…which sometimes is different than claiming to be first. Our culture places a high value on first…for a … More

Looking is one thing. Seeing is another. Seeing requires a pause, thought and reflection. Having empathy is seeing someone for … More

There’s more to every performance than meets the eye. There’s the act. Then, there’s the people behind the act, in … More

Concepts and ideas aren’t the biggest challenge. It’s what comes next which causes us to pause…or quit altogether. But, no … More

Forward motion is important…no matter how small or large the goal. But, the most important step is the first one.

Every one of us needs comfort, especially when facing hardship. Providing shelter, physically and emotionally is a wonderful gift. Who … More

…is often associated with physical strength, mass and weight. But, it also comes with authority, beauty, anger, motivation and generosity. … More

It’s the first clue. And, it sets the stage for what follows. The presentation might not be as effective if … More

Some material is meant to let things through, to breathe. Another is designed to fasten. And another to repel the … More

Quantity or quality. Rarely can we do both. We need to choose, especially as we scale. The good news is … More

The performance business includes a veneer…the layer put on and promoted to attract an audience. It may not, and likely … More

Once utility is satisfied, other psychological factors come into play. Taste, for instance, is very individual, unique to a person … More

…is one way to get our attention. Working hard to build a trusting relationship over time is another. One requires … More

The analog note makes a different impression than something digital. Handwritten vs. typed. New cup vs. old. Handmade vs. manufactured. … More

Sometimes we need to agitate in order to deliver something smooth. When is the creation of a wake necessary in … More

Of course it might not work. Part of building a better mouse trap, or using one to build something else, … More

There’s the natural kind. The kind which makes something undeniably unique. And then, there’s a fake kind. The kind we … More

What does it take to command attention? More importantly, how long does it last? We earn attention when there’s a … More

At some point, it’s out of bounds. It’s beyond normal. This can be a good thing when seeking attention. But, … More