Disrupt: The Bare Necessities
People love to know stuff. Not just know it but we want to show what we know. We want to explain processes, steps, and requirements, among other things, in great detail. Sometimes too much detail. I was a judge for…
Disrupt: Stuck
It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes I get to my computer and I am not sure what to write. Today is one of those days. I have been sitting in my jury duty holding area trying to find a…
Disrupt: You Belong Here
Yesterday was about observing your patterns around being right or wrong. At their core, these patterns come from a basic human need. The need for belonging. Before you assert how rebellious or independent you are, and you may be both…
Disrupt: Judgy Wudgy
Did you know that people who never sing are the most judgmental of voices in reality singing competitions? We are unlikely to risk using our voices in space when we tend to judge other voices harshly. So let's dig into…
Disrupt: Clicker Training
Clicker training is a method used for training animals (and children) that uses a bridge (the clicker) between a behavior and its reward. The idea is that the bridge can be faster than the reward. At its best, Clicker training…
Disrupt: Uncage Those Ribs
The ribcage has an unfortunate name. Sure, it is descriptive -- The ribcage is made of ribs and does look like a cage. But the ribcage is mean to be protective, not restrictive. The external and internal intercostals, those lovely…
Disrupt: Practice Makes What Exactly
One truth in speaking is that some people are under-rehearsed for their opportunities while others are, or seem, over-rehearsed. What does that even mean? Scenario 1 You need to do a short presentation at a meeting. So, you throw together…
Disrupt: Do You Smell That?
We are creatures of habit, especially in terms of our environment. Still, there are some beloved scents that transport us to another place or time. It might be the smell of a particular food or flower. It might be the…
Disrupt: Connectivity
Signal is an interesting thing. If you have been trying to use the Internet, or Google Maps, or your Verizon services on the East Coast you have seen a flicker of what it is like when you cannot connect at…
Repost: What Happens in Vagus
This is an oldie but goodie from 2018. The topic came up again in a conversation yesterday so I thought a revisit would be useful. About 20 years ago, I participated in a blood drive. The process itself was uneventful.…