Inquisitive

Searching for answers works best when we have relative competency about the world we’re curious about. This is why young … More

Raw

…isn’t often as useful as refined, developed or crafted. A skill isn’t raw. It’s made, through practice and over time. … More

Detail

Given enough detail, we have the opportunity to see something or someone differently, to understand the history, design and true … More

Arrangement

Successful outcomes depend upon order, placement, specific conditions and timing. Trial and error precedes assertion. Inexperience comes before wisdom. Bad … More

Acoustics

Harsh, in most cases, is something to avoid or mitigate. Dampening extremes improves tolerance and comfort. Same goes for behavior, … More

Wooden Spoon

Of course we can use metal or plastic. But, the wood signals our purpose and posture. We’re serious about this … More

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

Seeing

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

The Work

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

First Draft

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

Going Somewhere

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

Shelter

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

Power

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

Packaging

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

Systems

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

Processed

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

Show Biz

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

Models

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

Shouting

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