“Task Cohesion” is More Important Than “Group Pride”
Want to motivate a group of people to do something amazing? You don’t need a group cheer, and you don’t need to fly a flag. The individual members of your team don’t even have to like each other (although that makes it a hell of a lot more fun). Things like group cheers, crazy hats [...]
Nobody Likes A Know It All
When creating content, too many companies fall for the expertise trap. Whether it’s a video, a podcast, or a written blog post, it all winds up being about how much the designer knows about designing, the doctor knows about the body, or the woodworker knows about wood. The question is, does anyone really care? Don’t [...]
A Reflection on Hard Work
Craftsmanship. It’s one of those words you don’t hear much in a digital environment. And yet, craftsmanship is just as vital today as it was a thousand years ago. It’s analog and pastoral connotations are merely that — connotations. The pursuit of excellence is just as fitting for the cabinet maker as it is for [...]
A Good Sense of Humor: The Key to Making It Through Hard Times
About two hours north of our office, in the Chattahoochee National Forest, lies Springer Mountain, a common starting location for Appalachian Trail hikers. At Springer Mountain, hopes are high: a return to nature is afoot. But, it’s not uncommon for hope to be spoiled by the unforseen. Many hikers give up only a week into [...]