Over the summer I’ve coached a few friends and some new freelancers that were referred to me. The goal: launching their new business or taking their freelance practice to the next level. I love helping people in this way and learning about their unique talents and experiences. I’ll post a link to each of their … Read more
It’s that time of year again: where I remind everyone to back up their shit and one or two of you listen to my beautiful, unsolicited advice. Millions of photos (mostly terrible selfies)… Those old MP3s you ripped (or STOLE) twenty years ago… tax returns… files you don’t even want to know about but have … Read more
There are plenty of quick hit articles out there about moving to remote work in the current situation. Most of them are decent. Some of them are ridiculous. I’m not here to review those articles or drop a bunch of keywords in here with top ten lists for remote working. I am here to help. … Read more
I’m heading to Responsive Conference this week. The future of work, employee and customer experience, culture, change management, ethics, etc. are on my mind. Learning Ninjas was founded on the principle of collaboration, giving back, and creating opportunities for everyone to learn. I often struggle to find the words to describe what I do, what … Read more
First things first. Go buy this. Now. It’s $10 off ($35) for just a few more days. What is Transmit? Transmit is one of those apps, and Panic is one of those companies, where I rarely even read the actual feature list for a new version of their software. I just buy it. They make … Read more
Recommended song: Life in Marvelous Times – Mos Def Wherever you ride, whatever your name, This raw cold life is a beautiful thing. Today I had the pleasure of working with a good friend on requirements for an analysis tool. The outcome of this project will lead to significant improvements in patient experiences. Making something … Read more
I love NDT. Here is his take on robots taking over our jobs. “You’re smart. Learn something new.” Exactly. Rather than complaining or freaking out about a robot taking your job, go out and learn something new. Learn how to work WITH the robot. Learn how to manage the robot. Learn how to make the … Read more
Here’s what I’m up to this week: Helping LINGOs with their learning technology strategy Deploying a New Rainmaker site for a friend/client Updating the Learning Ninjas website with some new products Implementing Bloom and iThemes Exchange in WordPress for a client selling ebooks Working with several Learning Ninjas to build a scenario-based learning discovery game … Read more
This is an excellent rant by Umair Haque. What’s the point? Why do we do this to ourselves? Why do you think you can’t break the cycle. You don’t have to settle. Such a carefully sophisticated engine of human misery; of finessed cruelty; all to rake in a few extra pennies an hour, at the … Read more
I came across this great article on Vox yesterday, and I actually read it instead of send it over to Instapaper to “read later.” The psychology of procrastination is fascinating. But psychologists see procrastination as a misplaced coping mechanism, as an emotion-focused coping strategy…For some people, it feels totally involuntary, like they can’t help themselves. … Read more