Jun 18, 2026 | Communication, Connection, Creativity, Writing & Editing
In my last newsletter, I introduced the concept of transcreation, the art of simultaneously translating, reframing, and ultimately transforming a text for a new audience. In contrast with basic translation or editing, transcreation requires one to identify underlying...
Jun 2, 2026 | Communication, Connection, Writing & Editing
If you spend a lot of time writing, you know that adjusting your text for a new audience can be daunting. In many cases, it does not simply involve surface-level corrections, but instead requires something closer to a wholesale rewrite. You might be a scientific...
May 6, 2026 | Capacity-building, Leadership, Strategic planning, Taking action
A little over a year ago, I launched this newsletter with an essay describing the need for strategic planning during times of uncertainty. A lot in the world has changed since then, prompting me to revisit my initial advice and add another layer to it. Since that...
Apr 10, 2026 | Leadership, Meetings, Taking action
If you lead an organization, manage large initiatives, or facilitate collaborative projects, then you are probably familiar with good practices for effective meetings: identify your purpose, take time to prepare, create an agenda, and follow up with participants. ...
Mar 18, 2026 | Communication, Creativity, Writing & Editing
Large writing projects can be daunting. And despite the rapid rise of AI writing tools, I’ve found that they don’t make the act of writing any easier. As helpful as they can be in the moment, these tools offer a shortcut around the writing struggle rather than helping...
