Asides
I bawled my way through Nowhere Special, a 2020 movie about a terminally ill man who needs to find a new family for his four year old son. I’ll be thinking about it for years. It’s the story of a window cleaner with a terminal illness who needs
Democracy
Many of our colleagues' communities are being directly targeted by an increasingly authoritarian, anti-immigrant regime. As managers and leaders, we have a duty of care. It starts with listening.
Media
It turns out that "we're protecting democracy and our industry is dying, please pay us money" is not a great sales pitch.
Teams
This simple, repeatable framework for building a culture of open feedback has been a part of my toolkit for over a decade.
Democracy
How law enforcement and private parties can access your information without your knowledge, and what you can do about it.
Future of News
Preparing viable alternatives for broadcast censorship and a restricted internet.
Media
Casey Newton's annual updates are always great. This year, perhaps predictably, the biggest highlight for me is his ambitions around community. We need stronger community platforms to support newsrooms.
Culture
Has the internet led to more polarization, or is this more of a great unmasking, where people feel more comfortable to share opinions they've always held?
Future of News
Let's help build the world we want to see.
Future of News
From self-hosted WordPress to managed solutions
Startups
Useful tips on creating an unlimited PTO policy. I used to think these were more accounting hacks than real benefits - but I've changed my mind over time.
Future of News
How community-first thinking can help newsrooms survive AI
