I Hate Process, But, Now We Are Creating a Playbook
I attended an event last week where ironman Jack Daly was the speaker talking about his journey as an entrepreneur. There are two things that stuck out to me when he spoke. Firstly, if the Seahawks drafted a player and they said “that’s nice you have a playbook, but, I’m not going to follow that […]
Bacon, Beer, & Freedom
As I write this post, I am sitting on the deck overlooking the Puget Sound, consuming three pieces of bacon, wondering if it’s too early for an IPA, and thinking about freedom. Having recently returned from a trip to the beautiful land of Israel, there are certain aspects of our country’s freedom that I am more aware […]
You are your own boss.
“Twenty years ago, you’d go to a company and they’d tell you your [career] route. Today, it’s on you” (Jody Greenstone Miller, CEO of Business Talent Group). You are your own boss. People rarely get promoted because they wait to do what they are told. No. People get promoted because they have the “I’m my own boss” […]
5 Ways to Clear Your Head to Increase Concentration
We all have times when we feel very unproductive and have a hard time focusing on our tasks. Finding inspiration can turn into a major problem if you don’t fuel and rest your brain from time to time. But–to the rescue!–there are some easy ways to “unstick” your brain: 1. Take a pause If you […]
Sites for Free Stock Photos That Are Perfect For Start-ups
As the Marketing Manager of a start-up for start-ups I need a lot of stock photos for our website, social channels and print collateral. I have a set budget for marketing and I don’t want to waste it on getting cheesy stock photos. I think that aligns pretty well with the challenges start-ups face when […]
How to Satisfy Millennials’ Hunger for Collaboration
Whether good news or bad news, we’ve all heard everyone talking about millennials. There’s really no way to avoid them since there are 80 million in the U.S. and more entering the workforce day after day — almost 50% of millennials plan to actively look for a new job in 2015, according to a study by Aon Hewitt. […]
thinkspace BADASS Award
Who doesn’t want to be called a badass?! Batman is a badass, Elon Musk is a badass, and I think Michael Brown, CEO of Affirma and Dan Price, CEO of Gravity Payments are both pretty badass too. In the spirit of being a badass, we launched the thinkspace BADASS Award, an employee recognition award. Throughout my career I’ve seen a […]
From Blondes to IPAs to Sours, Beer Lovers Toast to Seattle Beer Week
Whether you’re new to drinking craft beer or a longtime fan Seattle Beer Week is your chance to join thousands of others who want to enjoy what the market has to offer. The ten day celebration kicks off today with dozens of bars, pubs, and breweries hosting dozens of events showcasing a variety of hop based […]
3 Reasons You Should Pick Up A Copy Of Do the KIND Thing
Last month, our team received a very thoughtful gift from KINDSnacks. In addition to the many delicious (and healthy!) goodies, the box also included a few copies of KINDSnacks’ CEO Daniel Lubetzky’s new book, Do the KIND Thing. I read Lubetzky’s book, and I’m here to tell you why you should, too. It will teach you that […]
What do you like most about working at thinkspace?
It’s easy to get so caught up in the grind that you forget to stop and thank the people around you. In the spirit of Gratitude (our newest company core value), we chose to share the following story. thinkspace participates in a weekly TINYpulse exercise. TINYpulse provides insights into company culture, prompting anonymous responses to […]