I’ve made no secret about the fact that I care deeply about spelling and grammar. I’ve tried to tone it down in casual situations, because criticizing spelling and grammar can…
Tony Hsieh is Dead
Wow, I’m having a lot of feelings about the death of Tony Hsieh, retired CEO of Zappos. A lot of my friends would think it’s silly and pretty bougie of…
On Flattening Management Hierarchies
Zappos and Holacracy Tony Hsieh has long been a management hero of mine. He is an experimenter, an innovator in management. In 2014, he began an experiment with the management…
Fear and Trust in Management
When I worked in customer service call centers, a job I did for ten years of my professional life, the fear was so pervasive you could almost smell it. Average…
Imperfect Foods!
If you’ve ever grown your own produce, you know that the food that comes out of your garden just doesn’t look the same as grocery store produce. Maybe it’s a…
How to Like Yourself (More)
I want to start this post out by stating that I am not a licensed mental health professional, and the advice I’m about to give is not a substitute for…
Bernie Sanders and the Hostile Brand
Oh, Bernie Sanders. To some, a rumpled and benevolent socialist uncle. To others, a bumbling but harmless elder, out of touch with the times. To still others, a real danger…
How to Invest in Yourself.
Let’s get started with this: this post is not about buying stocks or saving for retirement. This is also not about “self care” or being able to “treat yo’self.” This…
How to Start Writing a Book
I started another book tonight, when I should have been studying for my Finance exam. The working title is The Eight Greatest Fears of Sam Reichardt. I’m hoping by the…
Getting Good at Stuff.
Getting good at stuff is a constant pursuit of mine. Unfortunately, what that stuff is sometimes changes from day to day, which is a bit derailing. As an adult, I’ve…