Joshua Graves

I'm a design leader with 20 years experience, author of We Need to Talk, visual artist, and curious human. This is a (fairly expansive) wiki that encompasses my personal and professional life. Welcome.

About My Book

We Need to Talk is a tactical, non-prescriptive guide to navigating and surviving hard conversations at work. It's built around non-violent communication and psychological safety. It offers a research-backed, battle-tested, flexible toolkit that you can tailor to your situation without losing your authenticity. Here are a few situations this book covers:

  • Dealing with lying and gaslighting
  • Giving feedback to your boss
  • 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.

Nice Weather
I’m offering human-centered coaching to people who make hard conversations easy, craft a customized career path, and land their next role.
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.

Been A Long Road Shirt
Screenprinted shirt for Lord Huron fans.
DeepCast
A deep-diving AI-powered podcast tool that helps listeners explore with their favorite podcasts.
Listening Is A Design Tool
Slowing down is how you solve the thorniest issues.
Lord Huron at Benny Boy Brewing
Screenprinted ouija board-inspired shirt.

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