David says, "I would love to hear more about time blocking daily and weekly so one can focus on what matters." [iframe style="border:none"...

Eric says, "I'd love to hear about balancing operations work with design. As a creative leader I naturally want to spend as much time as possible helping my team make their work. However i spend a lot of time helping operations folks." [iframe style="border:none"...

Mahin asks "I'd like to hear more about developing the discipline to keep my day balanced. My current struggle is not giving in to the pressure to get more planning/promo/desk work done and sacrifice other things like sleep and getting to the gym. [iframe...

Terri asks about ways to change perceptions that others might have about your design team to help them understand where designers can have real value on a project, as opposed to just making it look like a nice product. [iframe style="border:none"...

Jonathan asks how to share and defend a contrary point of view without being unkind to the other person. On this episode I share a few tips. [iframe style="border:none"...

Timothy wants to know when it's time to pivot a project or quit it altogether. On this episode, I share one of my favorite resources to help you make that decision. [iframe style="border:none"...

Jenny asks how to identify your craft. How do you begin to build a body of work that's unique to you? On this episode, I share a few thoughts about how to get started. [iframe style="border:none"...

Dave asks about whether open office seating really helps with the creativity of the organization, especially when people are tasked with doing deep creative work. On this episode, I share my thoughts. [iframe style="border:none"...

Jia Jiang was paralyzed by a fear of rejection, so he decided to do something about it. On this episode, I share what Jia did to make himself "rejection proof". [iframe style="border:none"...

Who are the first people you call when something great happens, or when something bad happens? Who helps you think through opportunities? On this episode, I share an example of how my "core team" helped me through a decision. [iframe style="border:none"...

On this episode, I share two powerful questions to ask someone who reports to you. They will create openness and accountability on your team. [iframe style="border:none"...

How do you turn information you encounter into something practical and helpful? On this episode, I answer Lisa's question about a Dee Hock quote I'm fond of sharing. [iframe style="border:none"...

As a complement to yesterday's show about when to work for free, here are a few thoughts about when NOT to work for free. [iframe style="border:none"...

How do you know when to do work for free? You need some set of criteria you use to evaluate these opportunities. On this episode, I share mine. [iframe style="border:none"...

On this episode, Jim asks how creative pros can work well with project managers, and minimize the tension between the logistical and creative sides of a project. [iframe style="border:none"...

Bryon asks, "What is your best advice for performing at peak levels, maybe even above and beyond, during difficult organizational transitions?" On this episode, I share a multitude of ideas for dealing with difficult transitions. [iframe style="border:none"...

Julie asks "My question is around pitch / business proposal follow-ups, specifically strategies for how to follow up with a prospective new client a few times without seeming to be annoying or pushy." On this episode, I share a few strategies. [iframe...

Craig asks, "How can I stay creative in the midst of a plateau in my work career, instead of always daydreaming of switching jobs?" On this episode I share about building a diverse creative portfolio. [iframe style="border:none"...

Erin asks how someone can craft a point of view that's unique and compelling. On this episode, I share the five pillars of a resonant voice. [iframe style="border:none"...

Dustin wants to know which tools I use most frequently to keep my work organized and to keep me productive. On this episode, I share several. [iframe style="border:none"...