Thinking Third Place

Thinking Third Place

As the debate between office and remote work persists, let’s shift our focus to a different perspective—life in terms of the third place. It’s a term coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg to talk about those places of interaction within...
What, Where, When and How

What, Where, When and How

No this isn’t the law firm How created after Dewey and Cheatham died. It’s about work and how there are trade-offs. If you are still struggling with remote or hybrid work, use this as a thought exercise to see what’s important to your organization....
It’s Not the Office, It’s the Ecosystem

It’s Not the Office, It’s the Ecosystem

If you’ve ever heard the phrase “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity,” especially from older generations, you might find it amusing. However, experiencing a run in West Texas versus the Florida Panhandle in July will make you realize the...
Power and the Office

Power and the Office

Power and the office seem to go together. It was something to aspire to. It was the place where you got things done, or at least you told people to do the things you wanted done. But then 2020 came along and screwed up the whole structure. “Thankfully,...
Sustainable Cities

Sustainable Cities

What defines sustainable cities? I don’t know if there is an official definition, but there are clues in our past. If you look at the current commercial real estate crisis in major cities, most don’t seem to have a sustainable ecosystem. Most developers...
Curious George Goes to the Office

Curious George Goes to the Office

Everyone loved Curious George. He went everywhere. George went to the zoo, the fire station, the post office, the aquarium, the farm, the airport, and lots of other places. But Curious George never went to the office. Any ideas why? I think it’s because not...