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What your frequent emojis say about you (COVID-19 edition)

A few years ago I started to review my frequently used emojis to see if any truth or value could be extracted from the ‘data’. We’ve seen so many changes in recent weeks. Among them might be your collection of frequently used emojis. It’s a great way to survey your …

If the culture is a train wreck, do you abandon it or make efforts to improve it?

I was talking to a buddy of mine the other day who was telling me about his frustration with the startup culture where he works. He was initially attracted to the lead developer role for the work but also for an unspoken challenge – the obviously struggling culture. Among all …

Signs of Gratitude

Gratitude has been a popular theme this summer. Recently, I’ve seen it everywhere: at startups I’ve visited, among employees at larger companies, and even on a message board in a café in the West Village (see photo below)! It’s been an impressive season for giving thanks! Whether it is front …