Nobody wants to hear "I understand your frustration"

Posted on Sat 10 October 2026 in blog • 2 min read

“I understand your frustration” is at best a useless, and at worst an utterly terrible thing to say to someone who reports to you.


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Keynote-worthy talks (I think?)

Posted on Fri 04 October 2024 in blog • Tagged with Work, Conference • 2 min read

Maybe one of these is a good fit for your conference?


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3 places to eat: Florence

Posted on Mon 27 May 2024 in blog • Tagged with Food • 1 min read

Find yourself peckish in Firenze? I can help.


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Torrtija de las señoritas Tatin

Posted on Sun 14 April 2024 in blog • Tagged with Food, Recipe • 2 min read

A dessert I made up.


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Lievito madre

Posted on Sun 25 February 2024 in blog • Tagged with Recipe • 4 min read

My take on Italy’s take on sourdough.


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