Author Archives: Luke Crumley

Let’s talk about negative media

I’m going to begin, in all fairness, by stating up front that I’m probably blowing this all way out of proportion. I usually don’t get worked up over headlines. This far into life, there’s not much that comes out of media coverage that can really make my blood boil. But this week, I’m not embarrassedContinue reading “Let’s talk about negative media”

Political Action Plans: Tactics

If you’ve been checking in on this series about Political Actions Plans, you’re well on your way to identifying who you need influence in the next year to advance your agenda. But what are the tactics you’re going to use to reach them? Today, we’re talking tactics. I’m not talking about a whiz-bang data tool,Continue reading “Political Action Plans: Tactics”

Political Action Plans: Developing Targets

Two weeks ago, I started a discussion about formulating political action plans. In that introductory post, I shared what I call the 4 Ts: Targets, Tactics, Timing and Testing. In today’s post, I plan to share more on the concept of identifying and developing targets for your agenda. I know we’ve swerved away from advocacyContinue reading “Political Action Plans: Developing Targets”

NASA and pencils, a 3AM diversion

By now, many of you have learned just how geeked out I can become when it comes to talking all things NASA, human space flight, rockets, etc. I’m not alone in my fandom by any means, and there is no shortage of great content producers out there talking about these topics. One of my favoritesContinue reading “NASA and pencils, a 3AM diversion”

Gratitude in a Time of Loss

I really had no intention to post any material today. After all, today is Thanksgiving in the States, and we are all pausing to spend what time we can with those we can given the circumstances 2020 has handed us. For many, this year has taken on a larger than life image of all thatContinue reading “Gratitude in a Time of Loss”

Introducing: the Bookshelf

My weekend ended up being a little less eventful than I originally intended. SpaceX was planning to execute two launches this past Saturday, separated by only 10 hours – and launching from both California and Florida. Alas, we had to settle for a singular launch event on Saturday morning. But on the plus side, theContinue reading “Introducing: the Bookshelf”

Introduction to Political Action Plans

“A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.” – General George S. Patton Leave it to the ever colorful Patton to make the monotony of planning inspirational. He may have been in the Army (I’m contractually obligated to make fun of my brothers in the Army), but GeneralContinue reading “Introduction to Political Action Plans”

Moments of Leadership – The one where nobody wins

I had a really great call yesterday. A friend and colleague reached out to discuss an ongoing collaboration, and as good conversations do, it developed into a 40 minute romp through so much more. And as you could guess, at one point we landed on the topic of state politics in the midst of COVID.Continue reading “Moments of Leadership – The one where nobody wins”

Yeah, we’re already doing Christmas

This morning, about 5:30AM, my daughter was wide awake. I’m not complaining, I’m used to this. Lennon has never been an exceptional sleeper. She stays up late, wakes at least once per night, and still gets up early every day. I have a running theory that she’s stashed away her very own Keurig in aContinue reading “Yeah, we’re already doing Christmas”