The sooner you treat feedback as a tool for self-inquiry rather than a personal attack, the faster you grow. Not only as a leader, but as a person others want to follow.
If you’re a business owner, ask yourself: When was the last time you made a decision because of your brand values—not just around them? And more importantly, where in your process do those values actually show up?
You don’t need to become an expert in these frameworks to benefit from them. But understanding the difference between exploration (Design Thinking) and execution (Agile) helps you ask better questions, set clearer expectations, and lead your teams with more precision.
We’ve gathered a short list of podcasts that support our kind of leadership. They explore the realities of leading creative teams with nuance and humility — from the practical to the philosophical.
Business owners are rightly curious about AI’s potential. It’s efficient, tireless, and increasingly skilled at producing decent first drafts. But what AI can’t do — and won’t be able to do anytime soon — is create meaning. That’s where creatives come in.
Creative Directors aren’t just for agencies or global brands. They serve a practical, often overlooked function for individuals, studios, and small teams: they help creative work live up to its purpose.
AI is here. It’s not a trend, and it’s not going away. Understandably, many graphic designers feel uneasy about it— some even fear being replaced. But that fear, while human, doesn’t reflect the actual opportunity in front of us.
Creative work thrives on clarity. When you ask a designer to create something for you— whether it’s a brand identity,…
Many designers fall into the trap of thinking, Once I perfect my resume and portfolio, I can start applying for…
Email feels like it should be a tool, but for most of us, it’s a constant distraction. Every unread message…