We are value-driven. Our over-arching value is EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION—we believe in its ability to connect, align, and catalyze. In practice, we are:

OPEN

Clear and respectful in our communication, we value relationships with clients who are open with us and themselves.

CLEAR

Our goal is to crystallize each client’s strategy, so we strive for simple, clear, and elegant expression.

CURIOUS

Believing that every organization or brand has an essence to be discovered, we curiously investigate the language, ideas, and beliefs that comprise it.

COLLABORATIVE

We walk ahead, behind, and beside our clients to discover, articulate, and live an Essential Story.

LISTENERS

We believe that each person, organization, and brand speaks their own truths and we strive to learn from all perspectives.

POSITIVE

We cheer-lead our clients—and poke and push when needed, too—because we believe in the intrinsic value of discovery and intentional change.