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Essays on creative leadership,
culture, and the human side of work.

Published weekly, with an original illustration. Two series: Becoming and Advisory Notes.

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Advisory Notes 2 minute read

Leaders think they’re dealing with resistance, but the truth will lead to stronger teams.

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Advisory Notes 5:28 minute read

What is the Risk Container, and what is its role in developing an innovative and healthy creative agency?

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Advisory Notes 3:40 minute read

We’re hard-wired to self-censor in groups. One-on-one conversation erodes that instinctual wall for true creativity.

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Advisory Notes 5:00 minute read

The era of creative specialization is coming to a close. Discover the advantages of, and opportunities for, integrative generalists in the creative fields.

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Advisory Notes 4:00 minute read

It’s natural to feel anxious communicating with a superior. Understanding why, and how to get past it, is a win for all sides.

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Advisory Notes 3 minute read

There are predictable reasons creative firms stagnate. Here’s how I help them build thriving, healthy cultures.

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Advisory Notes 3 minute read

My writing practice, and how the dual practice of observation and introspection makes me a better mentor and coach for creative industry professionals.

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