Feb 17

Feb 17 The Problem Solving Paradox

Goals, Leadership, Productivity, Self Improvement

It is tempting to jump straight from the "horse and carriage" to a "faster horse," but rushing to a solution often means addressing the symptoms rather than the root cause. Whether you are fixing a leaky sink or leading a team of engineers through a complex project, true innovation requires the space to fully define the problem first.

Explore why problem-solving is an iterative spiral—not a straight line—and how embracing the "messy" process of re-framing your assumptions can lead you away from a simple fix and toward a true "automobile" solution.

Mar 29

Mar 29 Playing the Long Game

Clayton Grames

Career Planning, Goals, Productivity, Self Improvement

From Alzheimer’s advocacy to launching cutting-edge surgical robotics, this reflection explores the unexpected connections between deeply personal missions and high-stakes innovation. It’s a reflection on persistence, leadership, and the long game of becoming who you’re meant to be—both at work and in life.

May 31

May 31 How to Get on the Same Page with Your Manager About That Promotion

Clayton Grames

Career Planning, Communication, Self Improvement, Management

Do you feel like you’re fighting your manager for the next step in your career progression? Change your approach and turn your next promotion into a shared goal for your team and the organization.

Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, Clayton Grames writes about productivity and self improvement through the lens of engineering and product development.

Feb 17 The Problem Solving Paradox

Mar 29 Playing the Long Game

May 31 How to Get on the Same Page with Your Manager About That Promotion

Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, Clayton Grames writes about management, self improvement, and productivity through the lens of engineering and product development.