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Where our smart people say smart and funny things about IDEA, communications, organizational change, design & other things…
A blue book titled "Equity" by Minal Bopaiah is scattered with colorful confetti on a black surface.
August 4, 2026

What I Still Know to Be True About Equity

Five years after the publication of Equity: How to Design Organizations Where Everyone Thrives, Minal Bopaiah looks back on what’s changed and what hasn’t. Five years ago, my…

Three individuals engaged in a discussion around a laptop on a wooden table. The man on the right wears a red sweater and round glasses, while the man in the center, dressed in a yellow hoodie, is animatedly pointing at the laptop's screen. A woman in a plaid blazer is standing behind them, holding a laptop in her left hand. On the table, there are various items such as a notebook with diagrams, a pen, a small potted plant, and color swatches. The background reveals abstract paintings on the walls, contributing to a creative atmosphere.
July 21, 2026

How to Communicate Feedback to Designers

Most clients assume the hard part of a design project is knowing what they want before it starts. But often once the project is underway, they realize that…

Close-up of a book page displaying various typography styles, including "Book," "Book Italic," and "Bold," with letters and sample characters featured prominently.
June 23, 2026

Inclusive Typography: Formatting Fixes That Cost Nothing But Change Everything

Think about the last time you read something under less than ideal conditions. Maybe you were skimming a document on your phone between meetings. Maybe you were exhausted,…

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June 9, 2026

An AI Glossary for Skeptics and Late Adopters

You most likely used artificial intelligence this morning. Maybe you used it before you got out of bed. When your phone autocorrected a typo, that was AI. When…

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May 12, 2026

5 Rules for Receiving Feedback So You Can Be A Better You

Everyone has an opinion about your work. Your boss, your mentor, your colleague who cc’d three people on that email. We’ve built entire industries around the idea that…

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April 13, 2026

Does My Organization Need to Tell Donors or Customers When We Use AI?

AI writing tools aren’t new anymore. Most mission-driven leaders have had at least one encounter with them by now — a late-night deadline or a board member asking…