Hot Takes

Let’s Talk About Digital Wallets

One of the areas I've been researching recently is the concept of a digital wallet. At a conference a few weeks ago, someone said, "Digital wallets are great! Everyone understands the concept because we all have physical wallets, and digital wallets just move that concept online." Hmmm. Let's just say I have concerns. What's a… Continue reading Let’s Talk About Digital Wallets

Deep Thoughts

“Why don’t they just quit?”

The Great Myth of Job Portability The news these days is full of announcements about massive layoffs. There are stories about the people left "holding the bag" at companies that are, by all reports, purely toxic workplaces. I've seen the sentiment, "why would _anyone_ stay there? They should all quit! That'll show those horrible bosses… Continue reading “Why don’t they just quit?”

Tips and Tricks

Index Cards – They Never Go Out of Style

Long ago, probably when I was in middle school (so, around 12 years old), my teachers introduced me to the power of index cards. Whenever I was researching for a paper or studying for an exam, the process started by taking notes on index cards. Each card would have its own fact and source. At… Continue reading Index Cards – They Never Go Out of Style