Communication
The Joy of Diversification and New Endeavors
I reflect on my decision to leave my teaching position and channel my inner Billy Beane.
Tag: Speaking
Posts on this topic examine the craft of talking in front of others.
Announcements
Now Available: New Speaking Gig Task Database
I'm pleased to announce my fifth Notion product. Public speakers rejoice.
Communication
The Miscellaneous Mindset
A post on the benefits of not staying in your lane.
Communication
Professional Scribes vs. Amateur Writers
Thoughts on how these two groups approach the craft of penning a book.
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.
Communication
The Teaching Shackles Are Off. It Feels Amazing.
Dan Pink was right in 2009. He still is.
Dataviz
Obliviousness in Higher Education
Some schools' actions are downright absurd.
Collaboration
Thoughts on Zoom's New Presentation-Sharing Features
It's a step in the right direction but it's not quite where it needs to be yet.
Communication
Why I'm Psyched About mmhmm
The startup may very well change how we deliver presentations—a welcome change indeed.
Communication
Finding Teachable Moments in Poor Student Presentations
How a disappointing result can lead to true learning.
Communication
Adding Spice to a Mundane Lecture Topic
Illustrating business processes need not be that boring.
Communication
My Ideal Speaking Client
Thoughts on a recent gig.
Communication
In Defense of Using PowerPoint in the Classroom
When you see horrible slides, blame the Indian, not the arrow.
Communication
The Pros and Cons of Teaching Back-to-Back Sections
Honest reflections on teaching a compressed schedule.
Communication
The Relationship Between Jargon and Credibility
The former has a very real impact on the latter.
Analytics
How to Build a Culture of Analytics
Four tips on getting started.
Communication
7 Rules for Fixing Business Communication
Highlights from my talk at Collabosphere 2015.