Insights on the intersection of humanity and technology
Last week, the infographic above from The Huffington Post was floating around, showing how much extra weight we load onto our necks when we look down at our phones. Hopefully it served as a wakeup call to some of you. But our necks (and cervical spine) are not the only parts of our bodies being messed up these …
It’s that time of year again when I count my blessings and give thanks for the people who have made a difference in my life. This past year has been one of great change, both personally and professionally, and I’d like to thank everyone who has supported me through those changes. To the people below — …
Today is Veterans Day and, like most years, my Facebook feed is full of pictures and posts commemorating the day. It’s a beautiful thing to witness, but it’s also a little frustrating. While I am happy to see so many people expressing their gratitude for veterans, I can’t help feeling like all of the chatter …
Every Sunday night, John Oliver’s new HBO show, Last Week Tonight is quietly stirring up a revolution. If you’re not familiar with the show, Last Week delivers uncensored opinions on current events in uncensored language. And, hands down, it’s the most educational (and often the most entertaining) show I watch on television each week.* One thing that separates …
There’s a path many follow when we start our own company: We freelance a bit and get some clients. We get busy and decide to hang out a shingle as our own shop. We get more clients and decide to take on subcontractors to keep up. We get so many clients, we hire those subcontractors as employees. We grow our company and …
When it comes to social media, being calculated and being kind are not mutually exclusive. Having good manners, maintaining strong ethics and using social tools in ways that benefit both you and your audience, (basically “etiquette”) are just as important to your success as targeting influencers, finding a good dashboard and building a lead generation funnel. So then why don’t …
The Insider's Guide to Digital Wellness