Should you start your own company?
There's no specific moment. You won't be ready. And, you might not have any other choice.
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My content has new homes
Starting today, I'll be showing up in your inbox under three different banners; Second Wave Dive, CDO School, and Jump Ship! Each has a specific focus.
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happy 5 years Business Thinking for Designers!
Celebrating the anniversary with an HTML version and all new extras
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I'm joining Design Better’s Experts in Residence Program
Over the next few months, the three of us will be sharing in-depth articles, short-form videos, AMAs, and all sorts of learning opportunities with the entire Design Better community.
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I'm looking for a co-founder at CDO School
Not an employee, not a freelancer, not a side hustle.
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Eight words for leading yourself
The 8 C's of Self Leadership from Julia Sullivan is a really good practical way to know whether or not you're showing up like the adult you hope to.
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Why the first test of solopreneurship is emotional
Becoming an owner or entrepreneur is a full time job. Focusing on the emotional side of this adventure is critical to get through the business stuff. Lessons from Jump Ship!
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Nevertheless No. 1
I'm hosting an unconfernce and invited 17 new friends to Vermont
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Unconferencing
Suppose I were to host a one day "unconference" at my place for 8-10 people who want to go off-script, have grown-up, candid conversations about real-world experiences, and
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What I hear when you say…
The reactions people have when you show up as yourself lets you know exactly who they are
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Step on toes
I'm so proud of the Chief Design Officer School team* for successfully migrating our website from Squarespace to Ghost. It was filled with long hours learning a new
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Introducing The Strategy Studio
I have my sights set on the most overused, understood, and desired skills out there–Strategy.
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