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Dutch Bros Coffee: A Pacific Northwest Treasure Worth Discovering

How a small pushcart business became one of America's most beloved coffee chains If you ever get the chance to visit Dutch Bros Coffee, don't pass it up. What began as a humble pushcart operation in 1992 has evolved into one of America's most beloved drive-through coffee chains with a fiercely loyal following. My personal favorite is "The Kicker" – a delicious breve (espresso with half-and-half) infused with Irish cream syrup that delivers exactly the...

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Fight Back: Career Lessons from Hell’s Kitchen

How resilience in the face of criticism can be your greatest career asset I've given some career advice in the past, and love talking to others about tips we each have for getting work done at work. Having problems working at work, or getting work done, might sound like an odd problem to talk about, but you would be surprised how difficult it can be sometimes. Advice I often find useful is to fight back...

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Going The Extra Mile

Nine times out of ten, when I start my day, I see the following set of trash cans as I arrive to the office. I keep the trash cans under my desk on the right-most side, which is exposed to the hallway so that the person who empties the trash/recycling can access them easier. Every time I see someone hasn't gone the extra one or two steps to put the bins back under my desk...

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David Kelley: How To Build Your Creative Confidence

David Kelley: How To Build Your Creative Confidence

Unlocking the creative potential that exists within all of us through design thinking and guided mastery David Kelley's influential TED Talk on building creative confidence has inspired millions to rediscover their innate creativity We've all heard the familiar refrain: "I'm not the creative type." It's a self-imposed limitation that David Kelley, founder of the global design firm IDEO and Stanford University's d.school, has spent his career dismantling. According to Kelley, this division between "creative types"...

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Hitchcock’s Definition of Happiness

Hitchcock’s Definition of Happiness

The Master of Suspense reveals his surprisingly tender philosophy on finding joy in clarity and creativity In this rare interview clip, Alfred Hitchcock articulates his personal definition of happiness with unexpected vulnerability and wisdom Alfred Hitchcock—a name synonymous with suspense, psychological thrillers, and cinema's darkest corners. As the mastermind behind classics like "Psycho," "Vertigo," and "The Birds," he's known for manipulating audiences' deepest fears. Yet in this remarkable interview clip, we see a different side...

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Career Advice

Our internal blog recently asked employees for the best career advice they would offer to others.  Below is my response which I wanted to share. My hope is you will in turn offer your best advice. Set a plan for what you are looking to do with your career. Many people don’t have a plan for where they are looking to go, and their career path often demonstrates that. Have short, medium, and long term...

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