We Need to Talk is out now! It's a practical, non-prescriptive guide to navigating and surviving hard conversations at work. Forward by Karen Catlin.
I spent years researching the psychology and neuroscience behind conflict and consulting with experts to create a flexible toolkit that you can tailor to your situation. A few situations this book covers:
- Dealing with lying and gaslighting
- Giving feedback to your boss without fear
- Resolving conflicts on remote teams
- Navigating cultural differences effectively and respectfully
- Responding when you don't have time to prepare
Current Projects
My most recent efforts. See my Now page for more.
- We Need to Talk
- The new book on having hard conversations. Out April 15, 2025 via Rosenfeld Media.
- Lost Horse Labs
- I founded a human-centered design agency that builds incredible software and brands.
- The Joshuary
- A shop filled with curious goods and wonderful things: prints, objects, and other spooky-inspired items you won’t find anywhere else.
- The Nevermore
- A digital collection of Edgar Allan Poe’s works with a focus on a beautiful reading experience.
Latest Additions
Here’s what I’ve updated most recently.
- Charlie
- World's Best Dog
- We Need to Talk Alt Art
- Pulpy, Goosebumps-inspired art for my upcoming book.
- A Brief History & Ethos of the Digital Garden
- How this got started, including the idea of memexes.
- Bi-Directional Links
- A hallmark of digital gardens. Better than wikis.