For five years, I was a member of a world-class drum corps. (No, I am not a drummer.) Drum corps, in the simplest sense, could be described as professional marching band. It’s a team of nearly 200 brass and percussion musicians and color guard performers who rehearse and tour the country for an intense three […]
We all know that innovation doesn’t just happen. It requires leadership from people who thrive on hard work, adaptability and a knack for finding inspiration to foster that next great idea.
In our business, like any other, expertise is the gold standard for excellence. Getting years under your belt, accolades on your track record and any number of other jargony metaphors is the benchmark for success. But does this accumulation of time and experience really equate to superior performance?
It’s mid-afternoon. You’ve been in this brainstorm session for half an hour now. After a brief introduction and a flurry of ideas, your team has fallen silent. Once eager, excited eyeballs start to scan the room frantically. For someone—anyone—who can set off a spark and reignite the conversation.
13 tips to help your writing reach people… who don’t give a #&$! what you have to say. Reading takes effort. You gotta look at words. In sentences. You gotta re-read things. Your subconscious gets restless. And then… you begin to realize… That YouTube video is just a click away. We’ve all been there. Not […]
“I’m not creative.” Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. The phrase has become a standard chorus for many, especially those caught up in the day-to-day grind of a “non-creative” job.
