Getting It Doneness
The journalist W. James “Jim” Antle III was pressed up against a deadline on a story. He had been working with the material long enough that he[...]
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Latest Blog Posts — Page 26
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Deadline Power
Legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington once said, “I don’t need time. I need a deadline.” If that was true for Sir Duke, it is also true for you. When[...]
RiShawn Biddle
But Will It Sell?
Will this idea that you are considering lead to a product that sells? This is the hardest question you and your colleagues will ask yourselves every day. There[...]
RiShawn Biddle
And Away Wii Go!
I wouldn’t have wanted to be in Nintendo’s board meeting when they looked at the number of consoles Sony and Microsoft sold compared to the number of[...]
christopherlott
The Virtues of Iteration
It might seem strange that an iconic concert venue is offering a sneak peek at musicians rehearsing for upcoming shows. “As a valued corporate supporter of[...]
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Spell out the Organization’s Purpose
If you want to achieve your quarterly sales quotas, slash expenses, or reach some other important benchmark, it’s import to remember your why—why you[...]
Andrea Williams
The Science of Teambuilding
“Tell me about a time you worked with a team.” It is a common interview question, one many of us have heard before. If you’re like me, a flood of past[...]
Erin Wildermuth
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
Historically, the office wasn't a place Americans strove to participate in endeavors larger than themselves. Go to the office to earn a living, the thinking[...]
davidmark
Stop Being Your Own Worst Critic
Does this one ring a bell? You, reader, are your own worst critic. Your penchant for nitpicking every detail and harshly critiquing your accomplishments makes[...]
RiShawn Biddle
Don’t Let Others Make You Small
Big goals are often the seed for big success. Monica Louie knows this firsthand. The Facebook ad expert launched a new company and set an audacious goal of[...]
Andrea Williams