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"...
A simple strategy for bringing alignment to your team.
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"...
You proably have goals you'd like to pursue or dreams you'd like to chase. It's also likely that there are limits that you encounter as you pursue them. However, some of those limits are self-imposed. On this episode, Laura Gassner Otting is here to teach us how to bust through those artificial limits with insights from her new book Limitless.
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"...
The importance of persisting in challenging times.
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"...
Find yourself caught in the middle of an unhealthy organization? It's a tough place to be. On this episode, I offer some principles for deciding when you should move on. [iframe style="border:none"...
What drives your creative work? Some fuels that drive our work burn "clean", and some burn "dirty", meaning they leave a residue that makes it difficult to continue producing great work over time. On this episode, I share the difference between clean and dirty fuels, and how to find motivation that lasts.
Money is a wonderful servant and a terrible master. On this episode, I share some ideas for how to keep money from becoming the obstacle to your best creative work. [iframe style="border:none"...
They're all around us - difficult co-workers. The person that always seems to rub you the wrong way. On this episode, I offer three quick principles for dealing with that person you can't seem to get along with. [iframe style="border:none"...
At some point in your career, you'll have a bad boss. On this episode, I share a few tips for how to deal with that very difficult situation. [iframe style="border:none"...
At some point in you career, you will have to challenge an idea or direction that someone you report to is championing. On this episode, I offer some thoughts for how to do it in a way that protects both your organization and your own career. [iframe...
How do you define legacy? Or more importantly, what will be the legacy of your business or brand? Or, for you personally? On this episode, Lucas Conley shares insights from his reseach about how people and brands are building legacies that resonate and last. His book is called Legacy In The Making.
On this episode I offer some counter-intuitive advice to one of the most commonly asked questions I get: how do you write a book? [iframe style="border:none"...