5 Things / Guy
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5 Things / Guy

This week I was interviewed about my book by Dr. Julie Pham for her Behind the Pages series. One of her questions was about an early leadership influence.

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5 Things / Trade-Offs
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5 Things / Trade-Offs

This week I was reminded that every story is nuanced – and sometimes I miss the whole picture when researching the stories. In the last 5 Things, I shared how Shopify’s CEO was humble and kind in handling layoffs.

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5 Things / Lessons From The Puppy
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5 Things / Lessons From The Puppy

Obviously, this isn’t rocket science, and it applies in so many different contexts: with our children, with our partners, with our team. I know I like it when others relate to me in these ways. But like with so many other things, leading like this can be easier said than done.

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5 Things /  improving access
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5 Things / improving access

As I write this on Friday the 3rd, it's International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) and this year's theme is "Fighting for rights in the post-COVID era.”

In the past few months, I've shared some inspiring ways organizations have created more accessible products and experiences. Like the accessible open-source lotion lid from Olay. And Mastercard's new Touch Card. And AMC's closed captioned film screenings.

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5 Things / patience with process
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5 Things / patience with process

This week I found myself continually frustrated by things I couldn't control. To be honest, I'm not very patient with "process" - but of course the reality of bringing something new into the world (in this case, my book Inclusive 360), requires an awful lot of process.

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