In a recent article, Thomas Lockwood, an executive recruiter in the design industry, asks Why are design firms stagnating? I don’t think it really matters.

illustration of people around a meeting table, three are seated and one is standing

7/8

Creative

Fear and Change: My Story: Burnley and Beyond (Part 4 of 4)

Read Time: 3 minutes

My confidence turned into arrogance, and I stumbled. But I drew upon my lessons from childhood and worked hard to turn my mistakes into successes.

7/1

Creative

Fear and Change: My Story: High School (Part 3 of 4)

Read Time: 3 minutes

Through the support of a mentor, I learned that there was a place for me, and that fear was an incentive to focus and make good things happen.

illustration of a boy punching a heavy bag.

6/24

Creative

Fear and Change: My Story: Elementary School (Part 2 of 4)

Read Time: 3 minutes

Constant change left me in a deep well of loneliness. From that well sprang confidence in my artistic ability, and learned to stand up for myself.

illustration of a boy holding knees to chest, and a shadow puppet on wall behind him

6/17

Creative

Fear and Change: My Story (Part 1 of 4)

Read Time: 4 minutes

My early childhood was unusually tumultuous, beginning from day one. I learned self-reliance and to protect myself in dangerous situations.

5/20

Bargaining, Business, Creative, Negotiation

The Hidden Power of Stepping Away

Read Time: 4 minutes

How do you handle it when you — and your emotions — are at the negotiating table? My approach helps creatives regain control in meetings.

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