2017 Reading List
A new year is almost upon us, so it’s time for an updated reading list! The 2017 list centers around the dynamic between messy, large-scale
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How to customize your job (without quitting)
September marks the beginning of a season of changes and fresh starts. Unfortunately, most day jobs usually don’t shift gears when the leaves change colors. If
Quiet boss: Leadership for introverts
Working on complex problems as an introvert can get tricky. Your introverted side is suited for digging into complex issues, thinking about the big picture,
Ambition, underdogs, and empathy: Team of Rivals Part I
If you have a desire to leave a legacy solving important and complex problems in society you’ll probably find the April reading list pick
How to deal with setbacks like a Martian
Have you run into any setbacks recently? Any disappointments? Did you feel like you took one step forward and two steps back? This week, inspiration
17 motivation tips for changemakers
Does any of this sound familiar? When working on a change initiative, there are times when: You’re too exhausted to get anything done. You’re so
The secret to happier meetings
Have you ever been stuck in painful meetings? The ones that drag on for hours with no agenda? Where the conversation meandered so you
Shifting habits and flipping systems
When you work in complex systems that are problematic, you tend to hear a lot of phrases like, “I have no control over how others
2016 Reading List
Happy Day 1 of 2016! What are your resolutions this year? Some of mine are to read and write more. In 2015 I found that
Career advice from an astronaut
Back at the beginning of October I started digging into “An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination,
Dealing with fear and scary systems
When I was little (around 5 or 6 years old) I was terrified that our house would burn down. We would spend every summer in
4 ways to customize your graduate program
Back to school is in the air! I used to always love this time of year, going shopping for fresh school supplies, and that moment when everything