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From Clothing to Clicks: The Evocative Power of Buttons

A button can make or break an interface — or a piece of clothing. Its size, shape, color, and placement can define the ease and enjoyment…

5 min readOct 14, 2023

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UX Collective

Sacred interfaces: the Shinto inspiration for design systems

The bridge between the KonMari methodology and Design Systems in UX might just be an ancient religion with a blueprint for living…

7 min readOct 11, 2023

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A weathered, moss-covered, East Asian, approximately 1-foot stone statue of a woman holding a walking stick.

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When You Take a Hiatus, Trust the Work You’ve Already Put In

Sweat Equity helps to sustain the efforts you’ve made towards a goal even if you take an extended break.

6 min readOct 8, 2023

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When You Take a Hiatus, Trust the Work You’ve Already Put In

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Christopher Bartley
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The Startup

Baring It All (Strategically): Navigating the Tightrope of Leadership Transparency

The dynamics of your relationship with the listener play a significant role in determining what, if anything, you should share.

8 min readOct 4, 2023

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Baring It All (Strategically): Navigating the Tightrope of Leadership Transparency

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Christopher Bartley

Turning Professional Hardships into Wins With the Power of Storytelling

There’s something special that happens when you use storytelling in the midst of hardship — it becomes less about the problem and more…

4 min readOct 3, 2023

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Turning Professional Hardships into Wins With the Power of Storytelling

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Christopher Bartley
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The Startup

Don’t Reinvent Yourself — Not Yet

Discover when it’s time to do an overhaul of your personal identity vs. making smaller adjustments to achieve the same impact for growth…

6 min readOct 1, 2023

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Don’t Reinvent Yourself — Not Yet

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Christopher Bartley

Here’s How Storytelling Bridges the Trust Gap Many Leaders Have

My case for why effective leadership uses the power of storytelling to gain trust and mobilize teams

6 min readJan 2, 2023

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Here’s How Storytelling Bridges the Trust Gap Many Leaders Have

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Christopher Bartley
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The Startup

You Don’t Have to Be First But You Must Be Formative to Win

Learn how the connection between formative assessments in the classroom and the success of Stitch Fix can improve your business

7 min readOct 9, 2020

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You Don’t Have to Be First But You Must Be Formative to Win

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Christopher Bartley
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Curious

Here’s the Systemic Reason Why Your Goals Aren’t Working

A look at goals and systems, their connection between sports and business, and how to build a simple, sustainable system for your personal…

11 min readOct 8, 2020

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Here’s the Systemic Reason Why Your Goals Aren’t Working

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Christopher Bartley

How the Antihero’s Journey Can Help You Overcome Shame in Real Life

An overview of Christopher Bartley’s Hero’s Journey alternative to help people navigate real-life mistakes or humiliating experiences

7 min readOct 6, 2020

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How the Antihero’s Journey Can Help You Overcome Shame in Real Life

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Christopher Bartley

Christopher Bartley

I write where UX Design and the Hero’s Journey meet. There, you’ll find redemption for the soul and system. https://antihero.substack.com

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