Creative Leadership
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The Power of Personality: Why It’s So Difficult to Change a Leader’s Nature
It was back in my university days when I learned about the parable of The Scorpion and the Frog. From…
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Why True Influence Comes in All Sizes
At the memorial service recently for Pastor Jack Hayford, I was reminded that you don’t have to be associated with…
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You’re The Boss or Client: Here’s How You Should Respond to Creative Work
Especially when you’re working with young or less-experienced creative teams, how you respond to work they produce for you can…
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How to Juggle Calls, Texts, Zooms, Email, and Other Communication When Traveling
Too many people assume that when they travel, they’re off the grid and don’t need to communicate like they do…
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Early Career Advice: Just Say YES (And Figure It Out Later)
My advice for starting your career is to nearly always say “yes.” After I graduated from college and moved to…
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Freelancers: How to Handle Success so You Don’t Lose It All
Oddly enough, one of the biggest challenges for freelancers is what to do when things are going well and you…
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Saying Goodbye To Pastor Jack Hayford
On February 18th Kathleen and I attended the memorial service for Jack Hayford, Pastor of Church on the Way in…
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Leading Creative Teams: Balancing Challenge and Stability
If you’re leading a creative team, here’s a piece of advice worth the price of admission: learn to balance stability…
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What To Do When an Idiot Takes Over
A number of years ago I was consulting with the production company for a national TV program. Things were going…
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If You’re a Small Church, Stop Trying to Look Big
Here’s an idea: If you’re not a big church, then stop trying to be something you’re not. Every Christmas and…
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