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/// 1. The ability to organize, motivate, and hold accountable both oneself and others in the pursuit of making ideas happen /// 2. The capacity to balance a sacred long-term vision with the imperative needs of everyday execution.

Gilt Groupe: Be Your Best Consumer

"See yourself as the potential consumer," says Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, co-founder of high-flying online luxury retailer Gilt Groupe.

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The Funny Business of Managing Creatives

We sit down with Ricky Van Veen, founder of College Humor, to discuss his new venture, Notional, and why you should be more boring.

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Eileen Gittins: The Story Behind the Story

Eileen Gittins, founder of Blurb books, talks about passionate, opinionated creatives and the power of storytelling--and why they're both good things.

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Taproot Foundation: Articulating the Vision

Trailblazing social entrepreneur Aaron Hurst, the man behind the Taproot Foundation, breaks down how he got his start in the nonprofit sector.

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Andrew Zolli: Changing the Future

Pop!Tech curator and innovation expert Andrew Zolli breaks down the benefits of "open-sourcing" your life.

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Anne Benedict: Defining Quality Leadership

Anne Benedict, Director of Leadership Development for Interpublic Group, breaks down her shortlist of tried-and-true tips for creative leaders.

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Directives, Part IV: Movin' On Up

Many creatives eventually find themselves in positions where they're responsible for other creatives. How then to reconcile passion with leadership?

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