Chapter 3: The challenge
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“Why do you want so much fucking money?” The fantasy continues… The meeting had been going since mid-morning. Brie was... View Article
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4/5
How I became a better writer
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“Teddy, could you tell me a story?” Kenny had just joined me in foster care. It was nice to have... View Article
4/4
Dark Angels in Seattle: Creative writing for business
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From the press release… DE ANZA III, BALLARD, 14-16 JUNE 2019 This year the acclaimed international writing program, Dark Angels,... View Article
3/26
Chapter 2: A new role for creatives, a visioning co-op
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Brie was working from home when… “Mom, Mom! There’s soldiers in the streets.” Looking out the window. Seeing nothing. “Honey,... View Article
Chapter 1: Could a creative co-op change the world?
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Three shots. I think it was three. Then the man with the gun ran. The crowd panicked. Some hit the... View Article
2/19
Creative co-op selects the name Overture
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Our official name is Overture Creative Cooperative. Our url is Overture.coop. We view ourselves as “shooting for the stars:” Creating... View Article
11/29
Negotiating for cohesion with your team
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Chapter 1: Outer “The first thing I noticed was the fork with five prongs.” Teams need to feel a sense... View Article
11/7
Negotiating your way through disruptive change
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Marketing, advertising, design and public relations employment are going through dramatic, wrenching changes. Yet we are creatives, after all; we... View Article
11/1
Setting a mood with a case study
I’ve always believed that compelling case studies are one of the keys to negotiation success. Great case studies give prospects... View Article
10/26
The pitch with no prep
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Self-created failure: when failure is so fearsome that you invite it in, and then fail as expected. The time was... View Article
