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Big Impact: What Scalp Massages Teach Us About Designing for Humans
As a busy working mom, I’m always looking for ways to make things feel simpler and smoother: for me, my family, and the people I work with. Human-Centered Design is really about that: noticing what helps people feel seen, supported, and able to engage fully. In my latest blog, I share a small but powerful… Continue reading
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Attention Energizes, Intention Transforms: The Power of Language in Work, Art, and Life
I was recently reading a book that drew a powerful distinction: Attention energizes. Intention transforms. That really landed with me. We give attention to so many things: ideas, projects, causes, even our own goals. Attention is important. It fuels energy, sparks conversation, and keeps momentum alive. But without intention, nothing really changes. Intention is what Continue reading
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🦈 Sharks, Strategy, and Survival: Biomimicry for Bold Leaders
Shark Week lasts just seven days but the lessons we can take from sharks last much longer. Last week, I explored Jaws and what it teaches us about strategy and systems. This week, we’re diving deeper (pun 100% intended) into how sharks themselves can shape our thinking around growth, leadership, and resilience. Whether you’re onboarding Continue reading
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Planning with Purpose: What Jaws Teaches Us About Strategy, Survival, and Summer
Fifty years ago, a mechanical shark that barely worked helped launch the modern blockbuster and delivered unexpected lessons in leadership, adaptability, and strategic thinking. As educators, planners, and organizational leaders ease into summer, Jaws offers more than nostalgia. It holds real wisdom for this critical season of pause… a time when we catch our breath, Continue reading
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