Faves
What CD Sales Teach Us About the Future of Work
In which I drop a panoply of music references and liken the idea of returning to an office to a nearly obsolete product.
Blog
I write about AI, the future of work, low-code/no-code, collaboration, communication, technology, and other topics. I pepper my posts with humor and pop-culture references. Oh, and I freakin’ despise jargon and weak writing. Since 2008, I’ve penned thousands of posts, more than 1,400 of which live on this site.
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Future of Work
Work Visualized: Before and After Covid
My attempt to succinctly sum up the massive changes that have taken place.
Publishing
The Case for Author Experiments
Stuck on a title, subtitle, and cover for your book? Let data show you the way. Oh, and I compare myself to Brad Pitt.
Collaboration
The Reimagining Collaboration Keynote Visualized
A cool visual arrived in my inbox this morning. I wasn't displeased.
Dataviz
On Hybrid Work, Book Figures, and da Vinci
Employer flexibility is on the rise—and I don't see that trend abating.
Collaboration
Slack Continues Its Assault on Multi-Tasking and Manual Work
No, yesterday's updates won't eliminate multi-tasking. Make no mistake, though: Users will spend less time toggling between and among disparate applications.
Announcements
Announcing My New Author Marketing Course
In The Author Flywheel, I open up my book of author hacks developed and refined over the past twelve years.
Communication
The Teaching Shackles Are Off. It Feels Amazing.
Dan Pink was right in 2009. He still is.
Communication
Why I Never Describe Myself as Results-Oriented
Call me persnickety, but this trite phrase really grinds my gears.
Announcements
Russian Edition of Reimagining Collaboration Coming
The first of what I hope will be many.
Consulting
Thoughts on Consultant Certifications
Despite what many software vendors claim, they are neither necessary nor sufficient to deliver the goods.
Collaboration
On Blocks and the Future of Collaboration and Productivity
Virtual LEGOS and more collaborative documents will make Google Docs look quaint by comparison.
Collaboration
Slack and Its Ilk Shine a Light on Organizational Problems. Be Thankful.
Internal collaboration hubs can quickly manifest thorny cultural issues. That's exactly why some leaders oppose them. Big mistake.
Collaboration
How Author Indecision Leads to Missed Opportunities
Thoughts on the downsides of dithering while writing a topical business book—or paying someone to do it for you.
Future of Work
My Favorite Resources on the Future of Work
How I stay current on this fascinating topic.
Collaboration
On Collaboration Tools, Interview Litmus Tests, and Higher Education
Flip the script and interview the interviewers.
AI
Solving Tool Overload and the Search Dilemma
More tech isn't the solution. Pick a lane and stay in it.
Collaboration
Thoughts on Slack Clips
Another valuable edition—and feature that makes the comparison to e-mail even more absurd.