Stuck on a creative project? Struggling to come up with the right phrase or a “this works!” layout? Try this. Turn on the TV. Find a movie. Now turn off the volume. Shaking your head and saying “huh?” Maybe. But give it a few minutes. Without audio, you’re forced to supply the sound yourself….or at […]

It was a very good week. Nope. No giant checks in the mailbox. No interviews in major publications. No fame. No fortune. But I learned a lot. From a stellar event where I met interesting people who talked about things I wanted to hear. From a fascinating speaker who held an audience rapt with stunning […]

What do you look for in the people you hire? Smarts. Creativity. Loyalty. Sound about right? Me too. All important traits for the people on your team. But I’ll throw in two more: fun to be with and kind. Why? Simple. Life is short. Work can be grueling (ask anyone who’s worked in a corporate […]