The shit is hitting the fan
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Job losses hitting creative services. WPP announced 7,000 layoffs so far in 2025, on top of 6000 let go in... View Article
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Archive for: Creative
9/28
Insight: You’re fired
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I know how it feels to be let go, what being fired does to us... and how to move forward and heal.
Ambiguity
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“They never know what they want.” Said with a roll of his eyes as they closed out the call. Not... View Article
4/5
Negotiations: AI replaces artists
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We’ve come full circle. We’re all artists once again AI lets you create art without learning traditional skills. AI is... View Article
3/27
Becoming: First love
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“You mustn’t play with matches, you know that!” Mom’s lips tighten, eyebrows down, the crease between deepens, and I know... View Article
3/18
Negotiations: Betrayal
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When we overpromise and underdeliver, it costs us big time. “I’m so sorry, but we need another week.” “But you... View Article
3/17
Adoption Series: Everything changed
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The demon inside awakens. I’m curled in a ball. I should be running for the hills. Judy’s wildly waving a... View Article
3/16
Becoming: Persona absorbed
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It’s Thursday, I’m sixteen. Schools out, and I’m pounding down the hall at speed –– hoping I don’t get nailed... View Article
3/15
Negotiations: Finding ideal clients
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The keys to successful negotiations are inplace long before you reach the bargaining table. “Ted, if you decided to open... View Article
3/14
Becoming: Mom’s diaries
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My mother’s thoughts and feelings from the past. The covers are leather. Dark red leather. Green leather. Occasionally, pink leather.... View Article
