2/21
How to Use Empathy in Your Creative Business
Read Time: 4 minutes
Creative professionals sometimes get written off as too soft to negotiate. But they often have one powerful tool: empathy.
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Archive for: Creative
12/6
How to Rebuild Confidence When Coaching Your Colleagues
I often suggest people ask a friend for reality check in sticky situations. Here's some advice for when you're the impromptu coach.
9/20
How to Nurture Your Creativity in a Corporate Culture
Read Time: 5 minutes
One of the biggest challenges for creative professionals is corporate culture. Here are three ways you can make your creativity work for you.
Why We Compromise – and What to Do About It
Read Time: 5 minutes
Negotiation doesn't have to mean confrontation. Even sensitive, creative people can learn to be tough as nails at the negotiating table.
7/8
They hated my work. Now what?
Read Time: 6 minutes
Just because someone hates your work right now doesn't mean they always will. Here's how you can use the feedback to turn it around.
4/27
Prince — Royal Negotiator
Read Time: 4 minutes
Prince made his mark as a musician, creator, and in how he forcefully defended his creative process and output. Here are three things he did well.
2/3
How to Change the Context: A Guide to Winning Contracts
Read Time: 5 minutes
The designer’s task is to create brands that connect with people. Here's how to keep that at the fore when competing to win contracts.
10/14
Negotiating Skills For People Who Don’t Like to Negotiate
Read Time: 3 minutes
I love talking with other creatives about the projects they’re working on, and how they ask for — and get... View Article
Defend Your Ask
Read Time: 6 minutes
You've worked with a client to define the project scope, but now there's pressure to cut your price. Here's how to keep the contract on your terms.
8/3
Why I Turned Down My “Dream Job” (Guest Post)
Read Time: 5 minutes
By Allison Durazzi Oh. My. God. I was about to get my dream job! I aced the interviews, and they... View Article
