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The Other L Word
(7 min read) Why do so many designers feel lonely in their teams and industry? This post shares a snippet of the content I cover in my popular keynote talk, The Other L Word. Learn how loneliness manifests in design teams and what you can do to solve it.
The Best Friend Myth
(2 min read) Letting go of the "best friend" mentality can help you feel less stress in your friendships and allow you to experience more genuine connections.
One Surprisingly Simple Way to Make Your Friendships Stronger
One way to make your friendships stronger is to vary the methods you use to keep in touch. Here’s how.
How this all got started...
(3 min read) The most common question I get is, “Why did you write a book about adult friendship?” Here’s the behind-the-scenes of why I wrote We Should Get Together and how I came up with my Better than Small Talk conversation cards.
How to Become a Vandal of Delight
(3 min read) Add some spice to your friendships and community by becoming a vandal of delight. All it takes is a little creativity, a spirit of generosity, and a whole lotta mischief.
Workplace loneliness and the future of work
A company is so much more than the output of its production or the shape and size of its office spaces. A company — now more than ever— is a set of experiences for everyone who works for it.
40+ Alternatives to “How are you?”
Why it’s time to give “How are you?” a break, and 40+ alternatives you can replace it with today.
How to Help Your Black Friends and Your Non-Black Friends Today
How you can show up for your Black and non-Black community right now.
#StayHomeSaveLives
Staying home doesn’t necessarily mean you’re acting out of fear. Right now, staying home is an incredible act of love — for your own life and the lives of many others.
8 Self-care tips for self-quarantine
Forced social isolation means we need each other more now than ever. Here are 8 ways to boost your connection and health right away.
A salve for social distancing
Need a break from freaking out about coronavirus? There’s one place you can go right now if you’re in search of a much-needed reprieve: Nature.
Remote work may be a boon for belonging
Companies and employees want people to feel more belonging at work. Who knew that working from home was part of the solution?
Staying connected in the age of quarantines
Staying home doesn’t have to mean feeling isolated. Here’s one idea for building community and friendship without leaving your house.