15 Minute Communities

15 Minute Communities

As an urban studies major I was always interested in the structure of cities and how we use space. The concept of walking cities has been around for a long time and it lends itself to the vibrancy of communities. It brings us back to the structure of most communities...
Build Trust With Your Remote Team

Build Trust With Your Remote Team

Trust happens between the meetings – Simon Sinek Building trust with your remote team can be challenging if you’re not used to working with people you don’t see in person daily. Butts in seats never was a good management strategy, but in the remote world, it...
What if You’re Not a Digital Nomad?

What if You’re Not a Digital Nomad?

I love remote work, but I’m pretty sure I would fail it as a digital nomad. For starters, I’m almost 60 years old and I have stuff! (admitting it is the first step!) Not just a little stuff, lots of stuff. Two 16-foot pods and two 28-foot U-hauls full of...
Remote Work Gold Rush

Remote Work Gold Rush

Remote work has created a new gold rush for many communities around the world. Destinations with great quality of life, but often minimal jobs, have seen their populations soar with remote workers. It should be a perfect marriage. But with uncontrolled growth, the...
The Office Collaboration Myth

The Office Collaboration Myth

One of the main reasons that some leaders say people need to get back to the office is because the office is a better place for collaboration. And while this is true, it’s also a myth. They are comparing how we work individually versus together as opposed to the...
The Curb Cut Effect and Remote Work

The Curb Cut Effect and Remote Work

Most people haven’t heard of the curb cut effect, but once you know what it is, it generally makes sense. Applying it to remote work may be a first, but I think the principles are the same. The curb-cut effect was coined by Angela Glover Blackwell and is the...