Photo of the Week: Hiking Leeann Park

With last week’s below zero wind chill temperatures and yesterday’s icy rain, I was glad to finally get outside and do some birding and hiking in our neighborhood park.

Temperatures in the mid-50s and the sun peeking out from the clouds made for an enjoyable, but wet exploration of the woods that line the creek winding through our neighborhood. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Hiking Leeann Park

Look for the Story When You Interview People

Tomer Sharon: How to Ask a Question?

As you conduct research for your product or service, you want good answers from your customers, users, and potential customers.

To do that, you need to ask better questions, says Tomer Sharon, Google Search User Experience Searcher and author of Lean User Research. Continue reading Look for the Story When You Interview People

Not Comfortable Speaking at Events? Check Out This Helpful Resource

Rows of red folding chairs in auditorium

Since 2007, I’ve been involved with organizing events, meetups, and conferences for web workers, user experience professionals, WordPress users and developers, and higher education professionals. One thing I’ve learned: finding speakers is challenging. Many people aren’t comfortable speaking. I’ve invited several hundred people over the years to submit proposals and speak at events. And heard… Continue reading Not Comfortable Speaking at Events? Check Out This Helpful Resource