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In the world of business today, everything is about productivity. While everyone’s version of productivity looks a little different, the feeling of guilt for not being productive is pretty universal…

Rarely do life’s commitments stack up in nice, neat, separate layers that can each be dealt with in their own time. Despite our best efforts, commitments to family, to work, to community, and to self…

Having been in the creative industry for a long time, we both have a lot to say about the good, bad, and mostly ugly aspects of responding to a Request for Proposal, or RFP. Sure, RFPs bring in new…

Leadership can be many things, but it isn’t always fun. For every “pro” that comes with holding a leadership position, there is an equally important “con.” Ultimately, leadership is more of a choice…

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Hiring as a micro-business can feel like a Herculean task, but it’s important to approach the hiring process from a proactive place. Being intentional about hiring doesn’t just apply to candidate…

Handing over parts of the decision-making process to your team isn’t always easy. But it’s not an all-or-nothing, no-hands-on-the-wheel process, either. When you let your team in on the decision-…

Going with the flow doesn’t mean taking a passive approach. Rather, it's about letting go of what could or should happen, and instead adapting to changes and challenges with ease. The mindset…

Winning isn’t everything. It feels good and is easy to celebrate, but what happens when you don’t go home with the trophy? Learning to celebrate the success of others, including your competitors, is…