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Vantage Point

We need to be vulnerable in order to get a better view. Seeking to understand our counterpart or finding a … More

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Debris

What we leave behind inevitably impacts someone else. Our acts, our impressions, our ideals matter. They leave a unique dent … More

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End of The Line

Leadership is a hot topic. And, it should be. We need people to be out in front, to take responsibility, … More

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Style

…tells a story about our journey, who we are and perhaps who we wish to become. But, our story about … More

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Refuel

It’s an important piece. We can’t really get very far without it. It comes in many forms…nutrition, space, quiet, entertainment, … More

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Unstretched

It doesn’t do its job effectively in the current resting state. It only works well when it’s stretched, taken to … More

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Skyward

There’s something uplifting when looking skyward. Perhaps the openness makes everything seem possible. Seems like a good place to focus … More

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Limits

…might keep us from moving forward. But, we might discover new opportunities despite the constraint. How can we use boundaries … More

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Abandoned

When should we let go? At which point is something worthless? When is salvaging a better option? The emotional cost … More

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Institution

Institutions stand for something. They represent our values and culture. But, when they keep us from seeing something new, from … More

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Fit

A tight fit leaves little wiggle room, which translates into improved safety, less wear and damage. But, it’s inconvenient. It … More

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Agreement

We don’t always need to have agreement in order to accomplish something together. In fact, it’s different points of view … More

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Pick Me

In school, raising your hand was a signal you either had a question or knew the answer. But, in either … More

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Patterns

Patterns help us make sense of the world. Our brains like order. So, when we run across things which are … More

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What A View

Some places just beg us to make a memory. The vantage point is perfect, the view is magnificent…everything is in … More

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Wisdom

This is what it looks like.

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Vanity

We like to keep track of who’s been where. In some ways it provides construct and validation to things. It … More

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Imposing

Our best chance of getting others to follow is through comfort. Sometimes, no matter what we say or do, our … More

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Branding

We choose how we’d like to be seen. We select the logo’s, the clothes, the car, the sunglasses, how we … More

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Analog

Mechanical movement has its own use and beauty. But, things get old. They wear out and are often replaced with … More

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