This is Part 4 of our series on what we mean by Foundational Framework. To start at the beginning, click here! Break it Down – Keep it Simple Now, the term framework is not original to us. It isn’t “insider language” or industry specific. However, if you haven’t come across it often, it might feel …
Over the last three posts, we’re focusing on answering one question: what is a Foundational Framework? The best way to describe what a foundational framework is to tell you another story. Sailing Around the World Now, imagine with me that I told you, I had just read a book about a couple who had sailed …
The Brain Works in Analogies & Stories The best way to explain Foundational Frameworks is in a way the brain understands: analogies & stories. The Power Plant That Couldn’t Years ago, a power plant completely shut down mid-operation. The grid that it was supporting went completely black. As you can imagine, the manager on duty …
From College Grad to Coffee Consultant When I graduated from college, I thought I didn’t want to go into engineering. In fact, I thought I wanted to be an outdoor guide and lead people on mountaineering and whitewater rafting trips. And part of my training as I was exploring that was to go to Mount …
Learning how to remain calm has never been more critical. Whether a global pandemic or daily life, we all need tools to control our thoughts.
Author’s Note: I originally wrote this over three years ago for Fresh Cup Magazine. Many thanks to the team there for giving me space to grow as a writer. This article was published in the September 2017 issue. After nearly 12 years in the service industry, I have arrived at a completely unprecedented conclusion: serving …
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