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I Tried Every Note-Taking App. Here's Why I Chose the Messy One
If your note-taking system feels like work, you won't use it. I finally found a tool I actually enjoy using and feel confident I can find anything again.
Do you Need the Best People to Build a Great Team?
A fictional detective reminded me how to build great teams: given direction, clear expectations, and encouragement, people could flourish. It's not about finding the best people—it's about creating the conditions where good people become great.
Set the Scene Before You Ask the Machine
Tips for setting the scene, or writing the brief, before diving in to solve a problem with AI.
The Manufacturing Renaissance? Why It's Not Coming (And What We Should Do Instead)
It’s hard to ignore the talk of bringing back manufacturing jobs to North America in the media these days.
I have to ask: is that what we want? Or do we want all jobs to be…better?
The Automation Paradox: Why "Do More Faster" Falls Flat
Ever notice how AI is sold to companies versus how it's received by the people actually expected to use it? There's a fundamental disconnect here that I want to explore.