Count Skelly: Halloween Inspired Data Definitions

Count Skelly: Halloween Inspired Data Definitions

For the last few Octobers, my town has turned into Halloween central. I’m talking over the top decorations. It’s been a strange juxtaposition, watching the goofy yard displays pop up alongside the rise of fascism. I’ve found it increasing difficult to focus on silly...
Renegotiating Your Yes in Evaluation

Renegotiating Your Yes in Evaluation

Recently, I’ve made a lot of decisions that I expect might be found filed under “things not to do” in the bestselling business books. And I stand by each of these, however uncomfortable they may have been. I pulled out of a keynote speaking engagement (to support my...
The Magic of the Messy Middle

The Magic of the Messy Middle

I’m writing this as I am serenaded by birds chirping outside my window, preparing for sunset. And suddenly I’m acutely aware of the juxtaposition of those sounds of nature with so much of the noise in our world screaming — bigger, faster, stronger,...
Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You in Evaluation

Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You in Evaluation

Have you ever found yourself sitting at your desk or on your couch, gazing out at your surroundings, wondering how you got there? That was my experience recently as I took a deep look at my living space. I see the pictures of my family, friends, and travels. I see the...
Contextualizing Data for Clarity

Contextualizing Data for Clarity

Data represents people. It can be easy to forget that when we’re being inundated by numbers, percents, charts, and tables. Adding context to these numbers and percents is one way to help partners connect with the stories and lives behind the data. Context...
From Peaks to Print: Visualizing My Hiking Journey

From Peaks to Print: Visualizing My Hiking Journey

In my life and practice, nature and consulting are interconnected. My work is about emergence, and that requires me to remain grounded in my senses and the environment. I find an abundance of joy, creativity, and inspiration in nature. I do my best thinking in the...