Andy Busam

Andy Busam

Hillsborough, NC
Andy is a communication and technology strategist. He current works as a Principal Strategist at Method.
11
May
Why ESG Isn't Working for Investors

Why ESG Isn't Working for Investors

What is ESG investing? Investors have more options and decisions to make around capital allocation than ever before. Increasing geopolitical,
4 min read
07
Mar
You Are What You Eat

You Are What You Eat

Nearly every year, I go through a process of reevaluating my vegetarianism. For some, that’s problematic to say or
4 min read
25
Jan
Staying on Track with the Change Canvas

Staying on Track with the Change Canvas

Implementing new technology Adopting a new organizational model Becoming physically (or mentally) healthier These are all instances of change. Each
2 min read
05
Jan
Perfection is an Illusion

Perfection is an Illusion

When I started this blog, I had no real objective. The motivation was simple: to get thoughts from my head
2 min read
05
Apr

Figure It Out vs I Don’t Know

As someone who prides himself on figuring out hard problems, saying “I don’t know” hasn’t come easy or
3 min read
22
Mar
The Selective Irrationality of Getting Breakfast in Boone

The Selective Irrationality of Getting Breakfast in Boone

We all do selectively irrational things for emotional reasons. We make decisions with our hearts. We go to great lengths
3 min read
05
Mar

The Cost of Uncertainty

Reducing uncertainty means cutting through the noise, identifying what’s most important to know, and using that clarity to make
2 min read
15
Feb

Three Lessons When Starting a New Job

We are each a collection of the experiences and interactions we’ve had over our lifetime. If we’re lucky
4 min read
06
Jan

Heavy Dreams: A story about grand landscaping projects, heavy machinery, and failure.

I have a tendency to go headstrong towards a new project once I have a vision in my mind. More
3 min read
30
Dec

The Imitation Trap

Imitating others is a skill we do naturally. Yet, there’s a time and place for it. Merely imitating others
3 min read