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Who knows what my 59th year will bring. I’m going to knock three times and see. This time of year can feel a little … intense, yes? For us North...

Conspirators = reliably awesome humans. Where else can you find that? I was back in London recently for the Thinkers50 conference, and I made a stop at Primrose Hill, where...

My spell books for coaching x parents. If you’ve come this far, you may be hearing the call, or maybe a whisper, or maybe a whisper of a whisper, that...

No, I haven’t grown out my hair. But I am calling forth the Indomitable. In How to Begin, I talk about a Worthy Goal being Thrilling, Important, and Daunting. I...

Conspirator Annette, in some of her many roles I’ve been listening to and learning from Martin Shaw, a teller of myths and fairy tales. His stories are disquieting, oblique, and...

It’s a sign that change is coming — and with it, a new story. I asked my friend Don about how to bring out the best in someone, and quick...

My fish tank Changing the water Here’s a slightly odd, but thought-provoking question for you: If you take a goldfish out of a dirty tank, scrub that goldfish clean, and...

No affiliate links, just stuff I use often and delightfully enjoy. I really love the flurry of gift guides that come at the end of the year. I know that...

Not much has changed, has it? It’s the time of year in North America when costumes, candy, and pretending to be someone else are trending. Funny enough, I’ve spent most...

At the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, admiring craftsmanship and contemplating perfection. Last week I was in Tokyo. Part pleasure, part professional … part wandering around, Lost in Translation. At some...