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"...

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"...

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"...

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"...

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"...

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"...

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"...

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"...

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"...

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"...

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"...

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"...

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"...

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...

Monicka asks, "Hibernation vs Drifting. How do you tell them apart, and do you know where you stand?" On this episode, I share some differences between incubation phase and just bouncing from thing to thing. [iframe style="border:none"...

What do you do when you're burned out? How do you recover? On this episode, I share a few ideas. [iframe style="border:none"...