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How to Play Werewolf Over Zoom
Werewolf is a fun social game that can be enjoyed even by a distributed group using the Zoom remote meeting software application.
Category: Remote Work  14 Mar 2020

The SNES Method for Health
I've developed a simple system for thinking about maintaining my health.
Category: Health  14 Nov 2019

My Experience as a Denver Startup Week Ambassador
I had the honor of serving as an Ambassador for Denver Startup Week 2019. This is what I experienced during the program.
Category: Tech  25 Sep 2019

What Is a Common Misconception People Might Have about You?
This is my answer to a question that was asked through the Know Your Team service that my company uses to help us know each other better.
Category: Work  23 Aug 2019

Make It Factual, Friendly, and Funny: How I Write Talks
Writing talks is a craft, and I use three guidelines to help direct my process. I make my talks factual, friendly, and funny.
Category: Speaking  10 Aug 2018

Six Leadership Anti-Patterns
Leadership is complicated, but there are six anti-patterns that seem effective in the short-term but will result in advantages that are only temporary.
Category: Leadership  15 Feb 2018

How to Tell When Someone is About to Quit
I'm rarely surprised when someone tenders their resignation because I've learned to recognize the signs that someone is exploring other opportunities.
Category: Work  26 Jan 2018

The Ten Planning Poker Commandments
In my role of ScrumMaster, I've helped several teams learn how to use Planning Poker to size user stories. This post distills the lessons I've shared over the years.
Category: Agile  20 Jan 2018

Amplifi HD: The Dark Fiber Saga
My home network wasn't meeting my needs. I was blowing through my ISP's data cap every month, and I had dead spots in various corners where the WiFi completely died. This is the story of how I fought to revive my home network with AT&T's fiber service and AmpliFi HD.
Category: Tech  17 Jan 2018

Master Your Inbox with the D.R.A.F.T. Method
Are overflowing email inboxes getting you down? The D.R.A.F.T. Method will help you master your messages and bring your email under control.
Category: Work  15 Jan 2018