How to / Lead with Empathy

Within five minutes of meeting Michael Ventura he made a joke at my expense. That’s my kind of person. He also happens to be someone who, on paper, you wouldn’t believe is real — at least I didn’t.

In 2005 Michael founded Sub Rosa, which is a strategy and design firm that counts Nike, G.E., and even the Obama White House as some of their clients. What makes Sub Rosa stand out from the rest is their insistence on bringing considered empathy to understand a problem and offer a solution.

My Studio in Los Angeles

My Studio in Los Angeles

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Whenever I say “summertime” my mind immediately thinks “hammer time” and then before I know it I’m doing this super cool dance move either in my head or sometimes, unfortunately, I can’t help myself and bust it out right then and there.

That’s how much I love summer.

Gillian Jacobs: Taking the Long View

Gillian Jacobs: Taking the Long View

Have you seen Love? Ibiza? Life of the Party? Then you’ve witnessed the talent of my guest, Gillian Jacobs. I met her in LA,...

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