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Articles about Todd Henry
Ego vs. Confidence?
Ego vs. Confidence?
What's the difference between ego and condidence, and how do they play into the creative process and team dynamics? [iframe style="border:none"...
Stability and Challenge
Stability and Challenge
There are two key things that creative pros need. On this episode, I share a framework to help you talk with your manager about them. [iframe style="border:none"...
Do The Little Things
Do The Little Things
Today, I share the story of a friend of mine who won a HUGE piece of business because of a little thing he did that made a big difference to the potential client. [iframe style="border:none"...
Getting The Small Things Right
Getting The Small Things Right
It's tempting to gloss over small areas of misalignment or misunderstanding because they seem like no big deal in the moment. However, those small areas of misalignment can become big problems later. On this episode, we share a few ways this happens to leaders and teams and a handful of questions to help you stay ahead of them.
A Strategy For Dealing With Distractions
A Strategy For Dealing With Distractions
The "ping" is always around us, luring and distracting us from our important work. On this episode, I share a strategy for dealing with those annoying distractions. [iframe style="border:none"...
Who Makes The Call?
Who Makes The Call?
Clear lines of authority are critical to effective creative work. On this episode, I share why authority is important, and challenge you to consider where the authority lies with your current projects. [iframe style="border:none"...
How Do I Get Into Public Speaking?
How Do I Get Into Public Speaking?
Another question I'm often asked is how to get into public speaking. On this episode, I share a few insights I've learned in my years giving dozens of presentations a year. [iframe style="border:none"...
How Do I Get My Book Published?
How Do I Get My Book Published?
It's a question I'm asked often: how do I get my book published? On this episode, I share a few things I've learned about the world of traditional book publishing. [iframe style="border:none"...
Tasks and Objectives
Tasks and Objectives
Why are there both tasks and objectives on the weekly plan sheet? On this episode, I share the difference between the two and how they relate. [iframe style="border:none"...
The Proximity Principle (with Ken Coleman)
The Proximity Principle (with Ken Coleman)
Many people dream of making a leap into their ideal career, but have no clue what their first steps should be. On this episode, Ken Coleman (host of the Ken Coleman Show and author of The Proximity Principle) shares some simple, practical tips for identifying and stepping into your dream job.
Two Questions That Lead To Better Focus
Two Questions That Lead To Better Focus
Focus is a challenge in today's hyper-distracted world. On this episode, I share two questions you can ask that will lead to deeper focus and more productive creativity. [iframe style="border:none"...
A Powerful Question To Ask
A Powerful Question To Ask
If you manage a team, or have to collaborate with one, today's episode offers a powerful question you can ask to increase trust and improve productivity. [iframe style="border:none"...
Roles and Goals
Roles and Goals
You play various roles in your life, but how often are you mindful of them? On this episode, I share some ideas about identifying those roles and setting goals within them. [iframe style="border:none"...
The Yellow Filter
The Yellow Filter
When we see the world through a yellow filter, we fear making ourselves vulnerable, which is THE key component to effective creativity. On this episode, I offer a strategy for countering the yellow filter. [iframe style="border:none"...
Envy and Gratitude
Envy and Gratitude
Ever find yourself stewing with envy over someone else's opportunities? It could be affecting your creativity. Today, I explain why. [iframe style="border:none"...
What It Takes (with Raegan Moya-Jones)
What It Takes (with Raegan Moya-Jones)
How to deal with the uncertainty of building something new.
Anger and Expectations
Anger and Expectations
Ever find yourself getting angry and you don't even know why? Often it's due to unmet expectations, even if they were unspoken ones. [iframe style="border:none"...
How Important Is Thick Skin?
How Important Is Thick Skin?
Jim says, "I've often used the phrase thick skin/sharp mind/pure heart. Howimportant is that thick skin? Creative work is intensely personal. Weget deeply invested in what we're doing, and we don't always takecriticism well. What are some things you have learned...