Using personal stories to sell
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Back in my Leonhardt Group days, when I was selling brand design, I often used personal experiences to help our... View Article
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3/21
I learn the pleasure of teamwork
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It was the last load of the day – and a good thing, too, because the sky was dark with... View Article
3/1
Drama, shame and guilt
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Sometimes our idealistic goals break down in a drama packed moment – a moment where we think the end justifies... View Article
1/24
The secret to teamwork isn’t managing personalities
(As published in Fast Company, January 9, 2018) Stop trying to turn everyone into “team players.” Here’s how to set... View Article
Harassment, Gender and Male Privilege
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This story describes how sexual harassment plays out differently in the workplace depending on which gender is on the receiving... View Article
12/31
First Impressions
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We evolved the ability to size each other up instantly thousands of years ago. Now, it is generally known through... View Article
12/20
Challenging the ethics of creative services
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There are many realities. And truth is often elusive. Is your work about shaping perceptions to persuade? Or, are you... View Article
12/17
My Breakaway Day
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Do you remember a time when you made a clear shift in your life? A time when you went from... View Article
10/2
Struggling? Remember who you are
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Lost your job? Lost the pitch? Dealing with a bully? Read this article for help.
9/19
It’s scary to ask for a raise. How to nail it!
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Very little advice about asking for a raise tells you what to actually say. Here are some actual scripts and how to use them.
