What True Love Has To Do With Great Innovation
When you're in love, it's like the rest of the world doesn’t exist. It's no different when you're pursuing a great idea.
On Criticism, Cynicism & Sharpening Your Gut Instinct
Criticism is valuable. Cynicism is toxic. Can you trust your gut to tell the difference?
Why Flat Organizations Don't Create Great Leaders (& What To Do About It)
Open and democractic loft-style workspaces have been in fashion for 10+ years now. And they're great. But not when it comes to building creative leaders...
Shifting Expectations: How to Adapt to New Job Responsibilities
More travel, more responsibilities, more people to manage... As your job description shifts, so to must your expectations and time allocation.
Staying Strong Under Stress
How to keep a clear head and act as your best self when stress is trying to bring out the worst in you.
The Four Paradoxes of Great Performance
Even the best qualities can turn into weaknesses when we don't temper them. A look at the give and take approach of great performers.
Why You Can't Buy Creativity
What motivates us to invent incredible products, create great art, and build revolutionary companies? Clue: The answer isn't money.
How Influential Are You?
Most of us are much more influential than we know. Start understanding your power by recognizing the impact of every little action.
Finding Your Work Sweet Spot: Genuine Interest, Skills & Opportunity
How can you make a real impact with your creative projects? The secret lies in the intersection of your genuine interests, skills, and opportunities.
Use "Weird Rules" To Boost Your Creativity
The right approach for routine work is almost always wrong for creative work. We look at 5 weird ways to boost your creativity from Stanford professor Robert Sutton.
How To Make Data Actionable
What are the best practices for managing data to empower your business and your products? We get some great advice from LinkedIn's Chief Scientist DJ Patil.
Why Leaders Should Take A Break From Talking
You needn’t talk all the time just because you’ve got wonderful things to say. We break down the oft-overlooked benefits of leading by listening.
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Top 10 Characteristics of GREAT Project Managers
Managing creatives is a very delicate – and under-appreciated – art. We look at the qualities that empower great project managers to succeed where others fail.
Micro vs Macro: Using “Success Factors” To Manage Your Team
“Success factors” are a key element of great macro management. Learn how to set clear goals and expectations so your creative team can thrive.
Skeptics vs Cynics: Problem-Solving with a Bias Towards Resolution
We all need collaborators who are willing to bring the reality check. The difference between skeptics and cynics is a focus on moving forward.
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