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April 14,
2025
2025
The Sacred Ritual of the Unnecessary Meeting
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
So before you click “accept” on yet another thirty-minute block of calendar chaos, let’s take a closer look at the strange phenomenon of meetings that don’t need to exist—but somehow always do.
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April 11,
2025
2025
Trust Me, I’m a Website
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Welcome to the modern internet—where personalization and privacy are locked in an awkward tango.
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April 10,
2025
2025
Trust Issues: When Brands Bend the Truth
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
In business, reputation is currency. And in an age of instant screenshots, whistleblower tweets, and Reddit threads that move faster than your legal team, even the tiniest untruth can avalanche into a trust crisis.
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April 9,
2025
2025
Pitching, Leading, Growing? Play to Win, Not to Worry
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
We’ve all had those moments. You walk into a room with something you need, something you’re ready to ask for, and the air hits you before you even say a word. Tension. Mood. Something’s off. The vibe has shifted, and your once-clear plan now feels like a trap waiting to spring.
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April 8,
2025
2025
Status: How to Earn It, Shift It, and Keep It
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
This is what psychologists call status calibration—our natural ability to read a social setting and shift our behavior to match the perceived hierarchy. It’s not about being fake. It’s about survival. Social survival, sure—but our brains still treat that like life and death.
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April 7,
2025
2025
Living in Stereo: How Music Moves Us
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Can it influence our moods, productivity, and overall well-being? These questions highlight the profound impact of music beyond its auditory pleasure—it’s a catalyst for introspection and connection in our lives.
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April 4,
2025
2025
Crafting User-Centric Digital Experiences
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Let’s explore the fascinating realm of UX and the psychology of first impressions, shedding light on how design influences initial judgments and decision-making processes.
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April 3,
2025
2025
Sustainable Web Design: How Your Website Can Help Save the Planet
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
But while we’re busy scrolling, clicking, and refreshing, something we don’t often consider is that the internet has a very real, very physical environmental impact.
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April 2,
2025
2025
Sites & Slices: The Perfect Combo
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Like pizza, a website is made up of essential ingredients. Too little sauce and it's dry and lifeless; too much cheese, and it's overwhelming. Each component needs to work together harmoniously to create an experience that's irresistible.
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April 1,
2025
2025
More Human Than Human? The AI Dilemma
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
As AI-powered tools take over everything from customer service to content creation, a weird paradox emerges: Can automation actually make websites feel more human?
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March 31,
2025
2025
The Fragile Currency of Trust
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
When it comes to brands, trust is built in much the same way—through consistency, honesty, and the ability to meet expectations.
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March 28,
2025
2025
Hustle Culture: The Good, The Bad, and The Burnt Out
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Ah, hustle culture—the modern badge of honor that says, "I don’t sleep, I grind!" It’s the glorification of overwork, the obsession with productivity, and the strange belief that if you’re not running three side hustles while sipping your fourth coffee, you’re basically a disappointment to capitalism.
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March 27,
2025
2025
When Branding Meets Music
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Just as movie soundtracks elevate storytelling, your brand’s theme song could shape how people feel about your business before they even engage with it.
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March 26,
2025
2025
The Power of Words: Shaping Reality, Influence, and the Future
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Yes, the very building blocks of words were called actions. Think about that. Letters waiting to be formed into words weren’t passive. They weren’t just sitting there as meaningless shapes. They were waiting to do something.
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March 25,
2025
2025
Personifying Pixels: Unveiling the Diversity of Website Personalities
By
Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan
Have you ever wondered what personality your website would have if it were a person? Just like people and their pets, websites can convey a distinct vibe—from playful and whimsical to serious and professional.
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