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.
- We Need to Talk
- My book on how to have hard conversations for people who hate having them.
- 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.
- Listening Is A Design Tool (evergreen)
- Slowing down is how you solve the thorniest issues.
- Lord Huron at Benny Boy Brewing
- Screenprinted ouija board-inspired shirt.
- Lord Huron at Red Rocks 2025
- Spooky type, kooky illustrations, and some great music.
- Charlie
- World's best dog.