Two Things I’ve Learned Being an Entrepreneur and Parent
I was five years into starting and running iThemes when I added a new title to my resume: Dad. Being an entrepreneur and a father is a very interesting combination. It brought up new issues, challenges and questions for me. In fact, it was one of the questions I went to my business group about before our first
Disclaimer: Why I Share My Mental Health Struggles Publicly
As I’ve been sharing openly about mental health and some of my own struggles publicly over the last couple of years, I wanted to make sure I shared the context and purpose for doing so. When I share my mental health struggles as I have here, it isn’t for public therapy … that’s when I
Three New Books I’m Desperately Trying To Eat At Once
Here are three books I can’t wait to read ALL at once and wanted to share. I’ll likely have some notes, tweets and reviews later as they all are packed with great information: Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness by Shasta Nelson — one of the things I talk a lot
Bros, It’s Time To Hang Out More Regularly
Last weekend, I went on a quick but epic roadtrip with my youngest brother, Matt. On short notice I needed (and let’s be honest, wanted) someone to go with me to our New Mexico cabin (about a 9-hour drive each way) starting on Friday night and getting back on Sunday night. Matt and I are seven years apart
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The Women Who Have Made a Difference In My Life
In honor of International Women’s Day, I reflected on all the women who have made an impact and difference in my life and wanted to share and thank them here. They’ve served as role models in unique ways, and loved and supported me throughout my life and at different points. Mostly in chronological order …
Need Some Clarity? Schedule a Call With Me
For some time now I’ve gotten regular requests to do phone calls and consulting. I enjoy talking, listening and helping people, particularly entrepreneurs and young people looking for career direction. Today, I’m taking a step to do that even more, by setting up my expert profile at Clarity. Sometimes it just helps to get an
How to Be a Professional: 12 Tips to Thrive at Your First Job
In the past couple years of leading and “managing” people, especially young people right out of college, or those who haven’t had many jobs, I’ve seen a gaping hole in the form of teaching people how to be a professional. (Maybe it’s always been there but either way, it’s there.) When I think about this
So You Want to Work Remote …
I have a couple of disclaimers as well as context before diving into my thoughts on working remote. First, this post is written from a manager’s perspective, not the team member’s, particularly my own as I’ve led and grown iThemes from one person to now over 20+ since 2008. I’m focusing these thoughts and experience sharing on a situation where you
How To Find Lasting Meaning and Purpose
I just devoured The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters by Emily Esfahani Smith and have added it to my All-Time Reading List. It’s easily one of the best books I’ve read about finding purpose and meaning. And very honestly it came at the ideal time in my life. I found the book