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Unitasking is the new black

Unitasking is the new black

Focus; noun - an act of concentrating interest or activity on something. Lately I’ve been thinking about the concept of focus — what it means, how to do it, why it’s valuable. As part of trying to get clear about the … Continue reading »

Break the cycle of never-ending emails

Break the cycle of never-ending emails

It’s a freaking epidemic. Unanswered emails are outnumbering humans in workplaces, home offices and virtual communities everywhere. So here’s what I’m thinking: We could limit the amount of time we spend looking at our inbox, learn to type faster, experiment with … Continue reading »

The truth about getting it wrong

The truth about getting it wrong

Everyone gets it wrong sometimes. The companies that make millions. The actors who win Oscars. The bloggers with 6-figures of followers. And yes, the people who invest a lot of effort and heart into being real + upholding their values. … Continue reading »

The five reasons we’re moving out of our office

The five reasons we’re moving out of our office

As the first change in a year of anticipated changes, here it is: we’re moving out of our office. The office we moved into just one year ago — the one with a shared boardroom, reasonable rent, loveable roommates, and … Continue reading »

Masks, memories + mad cash for breast health

Masks, memories + mad cash for breast health

This past Saturday, our Bust a Move fundraising team kicked off our five-month, $10,000 fundraising blitz. In a unique celebration of breast health, dancing and mysterious masks, close to 200 people gathered at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic for … Continue reading »

The secret to securing 30 clients

The secret to securing 30 clients

Today, we were hired by our 30th client since January 2011. They include not-for-profits, universities, financial institutions, small businesses, government partners, and professional consultants. And they all have one thing in common: they’re buyin’ whatever we’re sellin’. So, how the … Continue reading »

6 things that define big thinking

6 things that define big thinking

An idea or thought can is considered BIG if it is: 1. Bigger than the moment Big thinking can be applied in small ways, but that doesn’t happen when you’re on autopilot. Big thinking isn’t about changing the world, it’s about using … Continue reading »

Are we high or just thinking big?

Are we high or just thinking big?

Big thinking is more than thoughts. It’s a feeling. I asked Ben, Dave, Graham, Liam, and Nick what it feels like for them and this is my interpretation of their response: There is a moment, when thinking cracks wide open. Inside, a … Continue reading »

Big thinking is an enabler

Big thinking is an enabler

I started each of my first five TBABT* interviews with the most obvious question of all: What does the term ‘big thinking’ mean to you? Of course, it’s largely an abstract term that means different things to different people. And in … Continue reading »

A big reveal about big thinking

A big reveal about big thinking

Have you ever stopped to think about what the term big thinking (or thinking big, whatever floats your boat) really means? To you? To me? To anyone? No? Me neither. Until now. Or rather, until a few months ago when an had … Continue reading »