Teaching 25K+ analysts and business pros how to communicate and influence with data
Dec 16, 2025
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5 min read
Don’t head into January without a peek at what’s inside
Dec 2, 2025
And the person who has me in stitches every time she posts
Nov 18, 2025
4 min read
A simple reframe that takes your recommendations from “interesting” to “okay, we need to tackle this.”
Nov 4, 2025
Most of us try to persuade with logic and pro/con lists. Here's what actually works (and a personal example from this week)
Oct 21, 2025
How analysts can use the Commander's Intent to cut through chaos and keep projects (and teams) marching in the right direction.
Oct 7, 2025
A simple trick to anticipate leaders' questions before you're in the hot seat
Sep 23, 2025
Plus some changes to the newsletter!
Sep 16, 2025
6 min read
Anticipate and address the real reasons leaders overlook your work
Sep 9, 2025
The simple strategy that lowers stress, builds trust, and helps you get ahead
Aug 26, 2025
Learn 3 science-backed principles that are proven to increase buy-in
Aug 19, 2025
What distinguishes a “finding” from an “insight” and why that matters
Aug 12, 2025
And win them over in the process
Aug 5, 2025
Need to get others on board? Try these 3 strategies this week
Jul 29, 2025
Go from "data person" to "strategic partner"
Jul 22, 2025
And a big announcement!
Jul 15, 2025
Proven strategies, taken straight from marketing playbooks, that every analyst should know
Jul 8, 2025
The 4 types of insights and which ones matter
Jul 1, 2025
Win over even the trickiest stakeholders
Jun 24, 2025
Why the best analysts are cursed
Jun 17, 2025
2 strategies to try this week
Jun 10, 2025
(and "The Tequila Test")
Jun 3, 2025
6 strategies to get your work noticed, drive change, and build trust
May 27, 2025
5 tips for using color in charts to guide attention, avoid confusion, and reinforce your message
May 20, 2025
Why some insights land and others don’t—how to frame your findings to spark curiosity and actually get people to care.
