word. with Gordon Miller

What happens when context is incomplete or missing? Gordon expands on Episode 2 to dig deeper into what he sees as a profoundly important topic, this time including industry-specific examples to consider. The bottom line: "Understanding context may be the most underrated professional skill in your proverbial toolbox.

What happens when context is missing? Gordon explores how context shapes meaning—and why misunderstandings often happen when pieces of the story are missing. In an industry built on communication, understanding context may be one of the most important skills we have."

word. with Gordon Miller. Each episode begins with a word — but it never ends there. Gordon explores the ideas, language, and narratives shaping the professional salon industry. Because, simply put, the words we choose… shape everything we do.

This week marks the end of one pod and the birth of another! Thanks to all who have listened in for 135 episodes of this title -and be sure to come back January 7th for Episode 1 of my all-new BUZZ by Gordon podcast. In the meantime, hit play for my year-end talk about data-driven insights and business trends relative to salons. Wishing all a wonderful holiday season and an amazing start to another new year!! -gordon :-)

A quick episode offering some context on the uncertain times we find ourselves in. Reading the consumer press, it's hard not to be concerned about the direction of our larger US economy. And although we are not (yet) officially in a recession, being aware so that we can best react (proactively, ideally) and plan is the best place for most of us to start.
*Note: this episode was published originally as #112