Everybody needs a little space. White space.
Read moreHere’s a little story from my life as a parent. A business lesson follows. I promise. When my youngest was in…
Leaders: Your people write poorly. You ask for it. Consistently.
Read moreLove it or loathe it, if you’re a business leader, you probably review and approve other people’s words. Email, presentations,…
Six reasons you should be writing terrible first drafts
Read moreMy library of books about writing expands every year, but no writer on writing has shaped and affirmed my writing…
Refuse to be boring. Summon your superpowers.
Read moreOnce upon a time, you could do anything. No dragon was a match for your pool-noodle sword. You traveled the…
You don’t say (real-world lessons in brevity and clarity)
Read moreHey, business person. Yeah, you. The one who keeps putting words on the page, every freaking day. You create a…
Think you can’t take creative chances? Liar!
Read moreYou face the blank screen. Fingers curved over the keyboard. Preparing to put new words on a new page, you…
