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The Writer's Edit | Matthew Koehler | Substack
The Writer's Edit | Matthew Koehler | Substack
Recent Work
Crafting Words While Circumnavigating DC and Placating Gun-toting Tenants | by Matthew J. Koehler | ILLUMINATION | Nov, 2025 | Medium
Crafting Words While Circumnavigating DC and Placating Gun-toting Tenants | by Matthew J. Koehler | ILLUMINATION | Nov, 2025 | Medium
How I’m wading through word salads to put sentences on the page. And hey, are you already working with an agent?
Meditations on Powder after the Bonesaw
Meditations on Powder after the Bonesaw
Reassessing the adrenaline fix after getting titanium parts
From Day One | Prioritizing People: Building Human-Centered Benefits in a Complex Healthcare Landscape
From Day One | Prioritizing People: Building Human-Centered Benefits in a Complex Healthcare Landscape
Immersive Learning for Realistic, Judgment-Free Skill Building
Immersive Learning for Realistic, Judgment-Free Skill Building
Starting a new job or role often means facing a gap between what you’ve learned and what real-world experience demandsA newly licensed real estate agent might know the material but has never sat across from an actual client, and that first deal can be daunting. Or maybe a new manager is about to fire someone for the first time. What if you could practice those high-stakes moments before they happen?Virtual reality and AI are now making it possible, turning knowledge into confidence through realistic, judgment-free training
Enhancing The Employee Experience With Innovative Technology
Enhancing The Employee Experience With Innovative Technology
Some say high turnover is simply the cost of doing business, and for many industries, that will always be the case. But the numbers tell a different story. Disengaged workers cost the world economy $8
Hope, Hype, and Hard Truths: A Promise of Unity Conflicts with Trump’s Past and Present Rhetoric
Hope, Hype, and Hard Truths: A Promise of Unity Conflicts with Trump’s Past and Present Rhetoric
Ahead of Trump's inauguration voters believed the new president's promises of unity and a new golden age, but his past and first month in office promise something else.
Developing Talent Across Generations and Rapidly Changing Technologies
Developing Talent Across Generations and Rapidly Changing Technologies
If the opening of 2025 could be defined with one word, it would be turbulence. From the street to the board room, the world is experiencing shake ups and changes, or turbulence, forcing everyone to adapt to rapidly changing realities.In these turbulent times, Daniela Proust, the SVP and head of people & organization at Siemens, focuses on keeping the company’s people top priority, and putting them first, especially “when there’s so much turbulence out there,” she said
'Crypto Godfather' Pleads Guilty to Tax Crimes, Violating Civil Rights Via Off-Duty Cops - The Daily Muck
'Crypto Godfather' Pleads Guilty to Tax Crimes, Violating Civil Rights Via Off-Duty Cops - The Daily Muck
Modernizing Benefits at a Mature Organization to Appeal to Today’s Changing Workforce
Modernizing Benefits at a Mature Organization to Appeal to Today’s Changing Workforce
Employee retention and engagement are one side of the human capital coin. The other, perhaps, is the total rewards package. Most people think of total rewards in terms of pay and health benefits, but it's far more than that
Government to Crack Down on Foreign Adversaries Stealing Americans’ Personal Data
Government to Crack Down on Foreign Adversaries Stealing Americans’ Personal Data
White Supremacist Florida Man Sentenced for Meth and Guns
White Supremacist Florida Man Sentenced for Meth and Guns
Technology and Humans: How to Reinvent the Working Relationship
Technology and Humans: How to Reinvent the Working Relationship
A lot of conversation around generative AI in the workforce feels dire, and many are speculating that when the dust of the AI revolution clears, humans, in many professional roles, will no longer be relevant. The counterpoint, however, is that AI will change how work is done but not necessarily as a replacement for humanity, but as an enhancement. “My team wakes up every morning thinking about, How do we discover and understand the new patterns of work, and where is work going?” said Matthew Loys Duncan, the head of future of work thought leadership at Microsoft
Enhancing Global HR Tech: Balancing Data, Automation, and Human Touch
Enhancing Global HR Tech: Balancing Data, Automation, and Human Touch
Ankit Saxena, now the global head of people insights and HR technology at PPG Industries, has had a long career in data analytics. He has seen it all, from fraud to operational to financial to people analytics. In his experience, there are four critical takeaways: a clear business case, good storytelling, solutions, and action plans
Man Purchased Millions in Real Estate, Took Advantage of Programs Meant to Help Homeowners - The Daily Muck
Man Purchased Millions in Real Estate, Took Advantage of Programs Meant to Help Homeowners - The Daily Muck
In an Argumentative Time, How to Create Healthy Conversations at Work and in Life
In an Argumentative Time, How to Create Healthy Conversations at Work and in Life
Little League Coach Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Entice Minor for Sex
Little League Coach Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Entice Minor for Sex
Bridging the Gap: Evolving Benefits to Support Women’s Health Milestones
Bridging the Gap: Evolving Benefits to Support Women’s Health Milestones
Women’s healthcare has made progress, yet it remains outdated and frequently falls short, even in the 21st century–a consequence of longstanding bias. In 1977, the FDA banned women of childbearing age from phase 1 and 2 clinical trials, “unless they had a life-threatening condition.” Then in 1993, “Congress passed a law requiring the inclusion of women in clinical research
Constant Change Is Bad for Business Because It’s Bad for Human Performance
Constant Change Is Bad for Business Because It’s Bad for Human Performance
In the corporate world, change is inevitable and organizations that can’t change don’t last long. Oftentimes, change is considered a good thing until you talk to people on the frontlines of it.“At some point you have to recognize that there is a contradiction between the simplistic idea that change is necessarily a good thing and the lived experience of change on the front lines, which seems to be anything but a good thing,” said Ashley Goodall, a leadership expert and author of The Problem With Change: And the Essential Nature of Human Performance
DOD Employee Pleads Guilty to Moving Top Secret Info from Protected Site - The Daily Muck
DOD Employee Pleads Guilty to Moving Top Secret Info from Protected Site - The Daily Muck
A former Department of Defense (DOD) employee pleaded guilty on Oct. 23 to mishandling classified documents, including top secret materials, while employed at
The Backlash Against DEI: How Perceptions Are Being Driven by Fear and Sensationalism, Not Facts
The Backlash Against DEI: How Perceptions Are Being Driven by Fear and Sensationalism, Not Facts
To Be a Successful Benefits Leader, Think Like a Marketing Pro
To Be a Successful Benefits Leader, Think Like a Marketing Pro
Building Cultures of Connection
Building Cultures of Connection
Former Law Enforcement Officer Solicited Sex from a Minor: Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison - The Daily Muck
Former Law Enforcement Officer Solicited Sex from a Minor: Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison - The Daily Muck
AA Mechanic Caught Stuffing Bricks of Cocaine in His Jacket: Sentenced to Nine Years - The Daily Muck
AA Mechanic Caught Stuffing Bricks of Cocaine in His Jacket: Sentenced to Nine Years - The Daily Muck
Enhancing Employee Support With Technology and Community Building
Enhancing Employee Support With Technology and Community Building
Regenerating Your Leaders and Teams With Sustainable Energy
Regenerating Your Leaders and Teams With Sustainable Energy
Pakistani National Linked to Iran Caught in Foiled Plot to Assassinate US Politicians - The Daily Muck
Pakistani National Linked to Iran Caught in Foiled Plot to Assassinate US Politicians - The Daily Muck
Democrat DC Councilmember Caught Up in Pay-to-Play Bribery Scheme - The Daily Muck
Democrat DC Councilmember Caught Up in Pay-to-Play Bribery Scheme - The Daily Muck
Police Chief Abused Position to Illegally Acquire Machine Guns, Sell Them at His Gun Store - The Daily Muck
Police Chief Abused Position to Illegally Acquire Machine Guns, Sell Them at His Gun Store - The Daily Muck
Justice Department takes on Telehealth Providers over Deceptive Practices - The Daily Muck
Justice Department takes on Telehealth Providers over Deceptive Practices - The Daily Muck
The Four Pillars: A Psychology-Based Approach to Developing Leaders
The Four Pillars: A Psychology-Based Approach to Developing Leaders
How Focusing on the Candidate Experience Helps You Hire Faster and Better
How Focusing on the Candidate Experience Helps You Hire Faster and Better
Reducing Healthcare Costs by Reversing Chronic Care Conditions
Reducing Healthcare Costs by Reversing Chronic Care Conditions
Former Epsilon Employees Found Guilty of Selling Consumer Data to Fraudsters - the Daily Muck
Former Epsilon Employees Found Guilty of Selling Consumer Data to Fraudsters - the Daily Muck
How Employers Are Boosting Talent and Career Development
How Employers Are Boosting Talent and Career Development
Establishing a Well-Being Culture That Actually Works
Establishing a Well-Being Culture That Actually Works
Navigating the Maze: Ensuring Appropriate Care for Employees with Complex Health Conditions
Navigating the Maze: Ensuring Appropriate Care for Employees with Complex Health Conditions
More people are dying because of impaired driving in the region, but there’s less enforcement
More people are dying because of impaired driving in the region, but there’s less enforcement
Macro Chips: Building the Workforce of the Future in a Critical Industry
Macro Chips: Building the Workforce of the Future in a Critical Industry
Navigating the AI Revolution: Transforming Workforces for the Future
Navigating the AI Revolution: Transforming Workforces for the Future
Using Structured Hiring to Make the Process Smoother at Every Stage
Using Structured Hiring to Make the Process Smoother at Every Stage
Creating an Inclusive Dialogue With Workers About New Technology
Creating an Inclusive Dialogue With Workers About New Technology
They Kissed in West Side Story?
They Kissed in West Side Story?
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi Visits Jefferson Middle School Academy
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi Visits Jefferson Middle School Academy
From Day One | The Future of Talent Acquisition: Perfecting the Human Experience in the Age of AI
From Day One | The Future of Talent Acquisition: Perfecting the Human Experience in the Age of AI
From Day One | Cultural Transformation and Meaningful Work: Nurturing a Purpose-Driven Workplace
From Day One | Cultural Transformation and Meaningful Work: Nurturing a Purpose-Driven Workplace
From Day One | How to Focus and Accelerate the Hiring Process for a Better Experience
From Day One | How to Focus and Accelerate the Hiring Process for a Better Experience
From Day One | Leading the Human Side of Rapid Digital Transformation
From Day One | Leading the Human Side of Rapid Digital Transformation
From Day One | Using AI to Revolutionize Hiring for Top Talent, While Avoiding the Pitfalls
From Day One | Using AI to Revolutionize Hiring for Top Talent, While Avoiding the Pitfalls
From Day One | How Innovative Companies Put Advanced HR Technology to Work
From Day One | How Innovative Companies Put Advanced HR Technology to Work
From Day One | Why Improving Frontline Jobs May Be Your Company’s Ticket to Success–or Survival
From Day One | Why Improving Frontline Jobs May Be Your Company’s Ticket to Success–or Survival
From Day One | Making Reskilling and Internal Mobility Part of the Whole Employee Lifecycle
From Day One | Making Reskilling and Internal Mobility Part of the Whole Employee Lifecycle
From Day One | Developing Leaders for a New Era of Workforce Flexibility and Inclusion
From Day One | Developing Leaders for a New Era of Workforce Flexibility and Inclusion
Amidon-Bowen Bids Farewell to Coach Frank Briscoe – a True Advocate for the Youth
Amidon-Bowen Bids Farewell to Coach Frank Briscoe – a True Advocate for the Youth
Bowser Promises More Engagement on Neighborhood Issues in Southwest
Bowser Promises More Engagement on Neighborhood Issues in Southwest
Open Water Swimming in the Realm of the Gods
Open Water Swimming in the Realm of the Gods
At 96 Years Young, the National Cherry Blossom Festival Keeps it Fresh
At 96 Years Young, the National Cherry Blossom Festival Keeps it Fresh
NASA’s Artemis Crew III Visits Amidon-Bowen Elementary School
NASA’s Artemis Crew III Visits Amidon-Bowen Elementary School
The Push for Community Land Trusts in Southwest DC
The Push for Community Land Trusts in Southwest DC
Walking Cinema Project
BEFORE THE BULLDOZERS: HISTORIC SOUTHWEST D.C. EXPOSED (Walking Cinema; Reporter and researcher)
BEFORE THE BULLDOZERS: HISTORIC SOUTHWEST D.C. EXPOSED (Walking Cinema; Reporter and researcher)
Reporting and Essays
Washington Post Op-Ed
Washington Post Op-Ed
The Southwester Newspaper and Selected Writing
The Southwester Newspaper and Selected Writing
Explore the Universe Between Your Ears at Artechouse
Explore the Universe Between Your Ears at Artechouse
BUZZARD POINT: A HISTORIC STRUGGLE WITH DUST AND ILL HEALTH
BUZZARD POINT: A HISTORIC STRUGGLE WITH DUST AND ILL HEALTH
THE PRESS MAKES MASKS FOR THE DISTRICT
THE PRESS MAKES MASKS FOR THE DISTRICT
BLACK-OWNED SW SODA POP SHOP GOES VIRAL, SURVIVES SHUTDOWN
BLACK-OWNED SW SODA POP SHOP GOES VIRAL, SURVIVES SHUTDOWN
WASHINGTON JUSTICE DEBUTS AT THE ANTHEM, BRINGING SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
WASHINGTON JUSTICE DEBUTS AT THE ANTHEM, BRINGING SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Misbar fact-checks
Misbar fact-checks
Syndicated at NewsBreak
Syndicated at NewsBreak
Matthew Koehler, Author at Rantt Media
Matthew Koehler, Author at Rantt Media
Greater Greater Washington and Selected Writing
Greater Greater Washington and Selected Writing
DC’s charter schools are sharply segregated. Here’s what we should we do about the racial and economic divide.
DC’s charter schools are sharply segregated. Here’s what we should we do about the racial and economic divide.
Cannabis may be legal in the District, but not in federally-subsidized homes
Cannabis may be legal in the District, but not in federally-subsidized homes
Alexandria is getting serious about eliminating pedestrian injuries and fatalities
Alexandria is getting serious about eliminating pedestrian injuries and fatalities
Medium Profile and Selected Writing
Medium Profile and Selected Writing
They Came for Violence, Not Peaceful Assembly
They Came for Violence, Not Peaceful Assembly
She’s Off to School… Now What?
She’s Off to School… Now What?
You're Going to Die, So Get Offline
You're Going to Die, So Get Offline
Scary Mommy
Scary Mommy
Upwork Freelancer With Writing Skills Needed For Content Creation
Upwork Freelancer With Writing Skills Needed For Content Creation
Points in Case Profile
Points in Case Profile
The Weekly Humorist
The Weekly Humorist
The Daily Drunk Magazine
The Daily Drunk Magazine
Little Old Lady Comedy
Little Old Lady Comedy
The Old Blog
The Old Blog
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