12/11
Why a creative co-op?
Read Time: 5 minutes
Why not just start another creative services firm and put a bunch of freelancers on the payroll? Actually, I’ve done... View Article
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Archive for: Negotiation
12/11
The case for a creative co-op
Read Time: 3 minutes
The co-op movement is alive and well in the Seattle area. REI, PCC Community Markets are two famously thriving local... View Article
11/29
Negotiating for cohesion with your team
Read Time: 4 minutes
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
Read Time: 7.5 minutes
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
Read Time: 7 minutes
Self-created failure: when failure is so fearsome that you invite it in, and then fail as expected. The time was... View Article
10/10
Setting the frame
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Setting the frame for feeling strong. For feeling empowered, in control. Sky dark. Still. Dead quiet, except for the light... View Article
5/24
How To Nail A Job Interview With A Bully
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Standing between you and the offer is a hard-driving recruiter who’ll decide whether you get to meet with the hiring... View Article
9/19
It’s scary to ask for a raise. How to nail it!
Read Time: 6 minutes
Very little advice about asking for a raise tells you what to actually say. Here are some actual scripts and how to use them.
Negotiating with a Bully? Flex Your Hidden Advantage.
Read Time: 7 minutes
You'll be tempted to give to the negative feelings bullies kick up. But if you can keep your cool while under fire, you can exploit your hidden advantage.
