A seeker and sensemaker, I write about topics at the intersection of business, culture and social change. I’m on a quest to discover and celebrate distinctive tastes, voices, perspectives and experiences. I'm particularly interested in "maker" activism, using one’s craft to project a vision for and thus invent the future.
Published work includes business texts, book reviews, columns, interviews and opinion pieces. A representative sample of writing is linked or attached (.pdf document) below.
Academic Writing
Lumen Learning’s Human Resource Management Course
Module 3: People Analytics & Human Capital Trends
Module 4: Diversity in the Workplace
Module 13: Union-Management Relations
Module 15: Corporate Social Responsibility
Lumen Learning’s Business Communication Skills for Managers Course
Module 7: Public Speaking
Module 13: Social Diversity in the Workplace
“In order to understand the present, we need to understand our history and, in particular, to look beyond stated intent to observe the practical impact of legislation, policy and practices.”
Book Reviews
The Hummer and the Mini: Navigating the Contradictions of the New Trend Landscape, Robyn Waters (.pdf download)
Success Built to Last: Creating a Life That Matters, Jerry Porras, Stewart Emery & Mark Thompson (.pdf download)
Juicing the Orange: How to Turn Creativity Into A Powerful Business Advantage, Pat Fallon & Fred Senn (.pdf download)
“Making a life is as important as making a living. It’s not an either-or decision.”
Opinion
“Living on the North Olympic Peninsula - or in any rural area - is a calculated risk. Essential resources such as power and water are more than a quality of life issue. Without effective governance, what’s at risk is not only the resource infrastructure, but our business infrastructure, our social fabric and our way of life. ”