PinnedThat Joe ArmstronginContent by DesignRunning with the Big Dog: The Prof G Strategy SprintI’ve just completed the Prof G (Brand) Strategy Sprint — a two-week intensive course where you’ll learn the strategies driving…Apr 30, 20202Apr 30, 20202
That Joe ArmstronginContent by DesignUX Notes on the Calgary StampedeI live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. And anyone, anywhere, who knows anything about Calgary knows about The Calgary Stampede.Jul 27Jul 27
That Joe ArmstronginContent by DesignGetting Candid About Radical Candor: A Book ReviewRadical Candor is a management and leadership book that promotes a balance of both caring personally and challenging directly.Apr 291Apr 291
That Joe ArmstronginContent by DesignThe Deep Work of Deep Work: A Book ReviewIn short, Deep Work is tremendously boring and repetitive, reading like a college thesis, which was a repackaging of a series of blog…Mar 3Mar 3
That Joe ArmstronginContent by DesignBe it resolved: AI research and development poses an existential threat: Munk Debate recapThe debate was on the timely and contentious topic of the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for humanity.Feb 17Feb 17
That Joe ArmstrongA City Stained with Blood and Tears: A Short Story of Bucha, UkraineWhat follows was my submission for the 2023 CBC Short Story Prize. It is a work of fiction and does not reflect my own personal experience.Apr 6, 20231Apr 6, 20231
That Joe ArmstronginContent by DesignButton 2022 (Conference Recap): A Celebration of Content DesignYou’re not alone. You’re valuable/doing valuable work. You are/can be a leader. We’re here to help. These were among the primary themes of…Oct 28, 2022Oct 28, 2022
That Joe ArmstronginContent by DesignI bought a car online with Canada DrivesBeing immersed in the digital world on both a personal and professional basis, I was intrigued by the idea of buying a car entirely online.Oct 7, 2022Oct 7, 2022
That Joe ArmstrongThe Son Becomes a ManSix years ago I lost my best friend to cancer. He was survived by his wife and five young children, the eldest of which just turned 18.Aug 3, 2022Aug 3, 2022
That Joe ArmstronginContent by DesignBack to (Office) Life; Back to RealityThe New York Times recently hosted an online survey asking people about their experiences working from home during the last two years of…Mar 27, 2022Mar 27, 2022