Complex Doesn’t Equal Complicated [TED Video]

simplifying complexity

It’s the beginning of the week, and you’re trying to address a complex problem in one of your projects.

You’ve simplified the problem in order to find an answer.

But now you’re wondering if you overlooked aspects of the problem by simplifying what you think is important or has high priority.

Would you consider a different approach? Continue reading Complex Doesn’t Equal Complicated [TED Video]

10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation [TED Video]

Celeste Headlee

Whether you’re talking with a client about their project, discussing a new strategy with a team member, or catching up with a family member, having a good conversation is getting harder these days.

And according to Georgia Public Broadcasting radio host Celeste Headlee, it’s because we’ve somehow lost a critical component for better conversations: Continue reading 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation [TED Video]

TEDxDetroit Is Back for Eighth Year

TEDxDetroit sign on stage at Fox Theatre

One of my favorite events celebrating the positive ideas coming out of Detroit returns for the eighth year to the historic Fox Theater.

TEDxDetroit, the one-day conference focused on the inspirational work of our local creators, designers, makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and geeks, will be held October 6, 2016.Continue reading TEDxDetroit Is Back for Eighth Year