Essays on creative leadership,
culture, and the human side of work.
Published weekly, with an original illustration. Two series: Becoming and Advisory Notes.
Yes, AI will replace designers, writers, illustrators, filmmakers, and all the functional roles we consider professional in the creative services realm. It could happen quickly. It may take a while. But in any case, don’t buy the bull about AI not having feelings, so it can’t do deep-feeling work. And don’t buy the “work by…
In Bellingham, 10 AM to Noon, Limit ten people, cost $25, two spots left. Subject: Getting work in 2024 How and where should I put my limited time, energy, and money to get the best results? The topic of getting new clients and more business from existing clients never gets old. It comes up weekly…
“Just won the brochure project I was unsure about and I credit team MM for helping me lead with inspiration! That new business only took about 6 months to cultivate.” This welcome note from Bez Palmer of Moonraker Creative greeted me and the rest of last Saturday’s group this morning. This is exactly the purpose…
“My partner of five years just left to join another firm.” That was the first thing he said as our Zoom window opened. We’d been connected by a mutual colleague. A couple of emails back and forth resulted in the Zoom call and an engagement. My view of how to gain new clients has changed…
People chose to work with us first because they like us and second because we have the necessary skills. The DM lit my screen. It was a personal note responding to a very revealing piece I’d written about my childhood and posted on several platforms. It took me a moment to realize what I was…
Mutual Mentors, Bellingham, 10 AM to Noon, Saturday, December 2, 2023 New Business: Why we resist taking action I find myself hesitating, procrastinating, delaying, stalling and resisting acting when it comes to new business. Always have. I could do something, but I don’t. I know what to do, but don’t do it. Or worse, I…
Mentor Morning Returns as Mutual Mentors In Bellingham, 10 AM to Noon, Saturday, December 2, 2023 Limit ten people, cost $25 Subject: How to get new business The topic of getting new clients or more business from existing clients never gets old. It comes up weekly with my clients. What are the best ways to…