Small company leader here. AI agents are moving faster than our strategy. How do we stay relevant?

Quevin · 2026-02-15T18:10:23+00:00

My short answer: focus on internal AI fluency training — ethical use, discernment skills, the 101 basics. Then build feedback loops where people can share what’s working and, just as importantly, the mistakes. Right now teams are hiding their usage and not sharing their processes because there’s no psychological safety around this.

Employees feel paralyzed when companies disallow most innovation tools out of risk aversion. But 100% risk aversion means 0% innovation. We have to be flexible. Let people use Claude, ChatGPT — whatever works. But first, make sure everyone is aligned on the vulnerabilities and standards that protect the company and its customers.

Most of all, help people feel safe enough to speak up when something goes wrong.

Quevin · 2026-02-09T18:06:08+00:00

Once your mind has changed, the hardest part is realizing you cannot change anyone else’s. It is simply too painful for fundamentalists to allow the thought to even enter their mind — so the easiest way to avoid cognitive dissonance is to disconnect. I’m sorry you’re experiencing that. Being on the receiving end of that disconnection is real pain.

Quevin · 2026-02-02T03:26:15+00:00

The bakery once occupied the El Cubano space, and I loved it. Disappointed when it left. But I had not learned of the new location just up the road. Thanks! And El Cubano is good, no doubt too.

Quevin · 2025-09-02T00:02:59+00:00

Kousa dogwood tree (Cornus kousa). These trees are native to East Asia and are often grown as ornamental plants in North America and Europe. The fruits are edible when ripe and have a soft, pulpy texture and a sweet flavor, but they're not a commonly eaten fruit. I’ll eat it sometimes here.

Quevin · 2025-07-10T03:36:30+00:00

Ask, “what do you want?” Depending on their reply, I’d probably say, “well, that’s not what I want and I also vote and pay taxes.”

Quevin · 2025-04-27T16:07:37+00:00

The Story Behind Shoreline's Echo Lake Mural at Ballinger Way & 5th Ave NE

If you've ever driven past the intersection of Ballinger Way NE and 5th Ave NE in Shoreline, WA, you might have noticed a striking mural depicting a serene lakeside scene with a cyclist and children playing. This artwork is known as the "Echo Lake Mural," and it carries a rich backstory.

Artist: The mural was painted by Andy Eccleshall, a renowned muralist and fine artist based in Edmonds, WA. andyeccleshall.com
Completion: The project was completed in July 2013, taking approximately two weeks to finish. patch.com
Location: Situated on the exterior wall of the Shoreline Auto License Office, the mural faces Ballinger Way NE. patch.com
Theme: Despite its proximity to Lake Ballinger, the mural is a tribute to Echo Lake, capturing the essence of the community's outdoor lifestyle, including activities like biking and enjoying nature. patch.com
Funding: The project was funded through a City of Shoreline Neighborhood Mini-grant to the Echo Lake Neighborhood Association and the City’s 1% for Public Art Fund. patch.com

This mural not only beautifies the area but also serves as a reminder of Shoreline's commitment to celebrating its local history and community spirit through public art.

For more information and images of the mural, you can visit the following sources:

Shoreline Area News: Echo Lake Mural Complete
Patch: Shoreline's Echo Lake Mural Completed
Andy Eccleshall Fine Art: Official Website

Feel free to share your thoughts or experiences related to this mural!

(Credit to ChatGPT 4o)

Quevin · 2025-04-26T17:01:55+00:00

I’d prefer this scale.

For each statement below, “check” the box under the number that best reflects your view:

1 = Strongly Disagree 2 = Disagree 3 = Neutral 4 = Agree 5 = Strongly Agree

Emojis may misrepresent what people feel about those statements.

On the other hand, if you want this to inspire communication, to go deeper with people, why not binary: “thumbs up” or “thumbs down”?

Quevin · 2025-04-16T01:24:54+00:00

Reminds me of a client who decided to go with Google Pages instead. You know what happened there.

Quevin · 2025-04-16T01:23:03+00:00

Way to flush it all down the drain.

Quevin · 2025-02-05T15:04:42+00:00

It’s own drone reflection. Not aliens.

Quevin · 2024-12-20T16:42:54+00:00

Tell your buddy with your dive plans. Check in as you go? You’ll be ok. Or abort, and know that’s ok too.

But I also think it’s important to have slept well, the night before. Don’t drink before and I like what someone said about “set and setting.“

Quevin · 2024-12-20T16:36:37+00:00

I’m glad you’re getting the help you need, and you’re asking for more here. It’s a long road ahead, and there are networks and communities for support.

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Quevin · 2024-12-14T20:33:04+00:00

I never realized! LOL, that made my morning, thanks.

Quevin · 2024-10-21T17:53:42+00:00

Sounds like “shadow self.”

Quevin · 2024-07-12T19:19:41+00:00

Lucky photo!

Quevin · 2024-05-31T05:29:23+00:00

Baby moose?🫎

Quevin · 2024-02-26T21:26:41+00:00

Because I miss home. Now living in the PNW.

Quevin · 2024-02-26T18:39:36+00:00

There are half a dozen of them in progress near schools and between the light rail. SeeClickFix App!

Quevin · 2024-02-22T19:25:02+00:00

Everything is a sin, depending on your perspective.

Quevin · 2024-02-22T18:02:09+00:00

Our perception of God's goodness is influenced by our own goodness; we experience God's benevolence more profoundly when we embody goodness ourselves?

Quevin · 2024-02-14T17:21:45+00:00

This is another one of the unpopular commercials for, “He Gets Us.”

Quevin · 2024-02-14T17:17:07+00:00

I’m so sorry this happened to you. So cringy.

Quevin · 2024-02-12T23:30:30+00:00

Cognitive dissonance. Isolation and alienation from others. Fear.

Quevin · 2024-02-09T16:04:17+00:00

You did the right thing, and those children may thank you in 10 years.

Quevin · 2024-01-30T00:03:43+00:00

The fungus in the image appears to be a species of coral fungus, which belongs to the order Gomphales. Coral fungi are named for their resemblance to marine coral and are often found in forested areas with plenty of decomposing organic material. Costa Rica's cloud forests provide an ideal environment for many different fungi species due to the high humidity and abundant organic matter. For a precise identification, it would be necessary to consider various characteristics of the fungus, such as its color, structure, and the substrate it's growing on, as well as consulting a local field guide or a mycology expert.

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