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When a Teddy Bear Isn't Just a Teddy Bear

Visual Management in Times of Change

Jan 9 • Tonianne DeMaria

11:50

I Built a Real Pomodoro App Because No One Else Would

Flow, Drag, Focus, and Improvement are Built-In

Jan 7 • Jim Benson

Walking into 2026...One Step at a Time

Flow, wonderment, and walking more gently through our work and our world

Jan 7 • Tonianne DeMaria

5:16

How Twelve Strangers Built a Complex Product in One Week (And What That Means for 2026)

We need to work together to get through ... everything.

Dec 22, 2025 • Jim Benson

7:33

Wait, You Want To Do What? A Reality Check For Your Post-its

Three Ways To Keep Your "Brilliant" Ideas From Ruining Your Actual Work

Dec 12, 2025 • Jim Benson

11:05

Stop Trying To 'Mindfulness' Your Way Out Of A Traffic Jam

A mechanic’s guide to Flow, for people who are tired of crashing.

Dec 11, 2025 • Jim Benson

3:58

Stop Hoarding Tasks Like They’re Canned Peaches for the Apocalypse

You only have so much time on this planet, use it wisely.

Dec 10, 2025 • Jim Benson

7:11

Leaders Must Delegate Responsibly.

Delegation is not just "Here, you take this."

Dec 2, 2025 • Jim Benson

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