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Great employees don’t sit quietly in the corner. They challenge their leadership openly and politely. They thank their critics for caring enough about them to speak up. They share their failures, and don’t avoid the tough conversations. They know when to say Yes and No.

Leadership doesn’t always happen in the big speeches or grand declarations. More often, leadership happens in the small things. The recognition of accomplishments, the celebration of small wins, the regular check-ins and asking “how are you doing?” and “how can I help?”

Social media is the best and worst thing to happen to graphic design and content creation. You get to see the best of the best in the world. But you don’t get to see the failures. The trials. The tight deadlines. The projects that no one wanted to do but were still important.

Is it possible that burnout is not just about how many hours or how hard you work, but also about working for people you don't like, towards goals you don't believe in, in a system that grants you no agency?

It really only takes one person. - One leader can be the anchor. - One partner can set the standard. - One teammate can set the tone. - One colleague can be the glue. - One ally can be that missing link. - One person can make all the difference. Be this person for your team.

Happy creatives create better. Happy broadcasters broadcast better. Happy editors edit better. Happy designers design better. Happy photographers photograph better. Happy writers write better. Happy leaders lead better.   Invest in your people. Invest in happiness.

Our industry has a growing Fix It In Post problem. Fix it in post is not a substitute for good lighting. Fix it in post is not a substitute for watching your levels. Fix it in post is not a substitute for proper framing. There’s no substitute for doing it right the 1st time.

When there is no consequence for poor work ethic, and no reward for good work ethic, there is no motivation for anything at all.

A leader can’t lead until they know where they’re going. Find your mission, find your purpose, chart your course, and go.

FINALLY! Photos app getting major redesign in iOS26. #WWDC25

Start small, dream big.

Honestly, your starting salary DOES matter. Your title DOES matter. But they’re not the ONLY things that matter. You can negotiate your way into a better title and more money. Can’t negotiate your way into working with a great team. Have to get that one right from the start.

Investing in “creative” means: - Investing in hiring - Investing in training - Investing in salaries - Investing in travel - Investing in resources - Investing in time & attention - Investing in gear - Investing in internal buy-in - Investing in professional development

Good morning from the Harvard University IT Summit. So much IT to discuss, so little time!

Say less.

How to identify a good boss: ✔️ They respect your opinion ✔️ They inspire trust, not fear ✔️ They listen without judgement ✔️ They make an effort ✔️ They make you feel valued and valuable ✔️ They honor your boundaries ✔️ They don’t let you undervalue yourself

Just because no one pats you on the back doesn’t mean your performance goes unnoticed. Just because no one says “good job” doesn’t mean you are failing. Just because no one acknowledges your contribution doesn’t mean your work doesn’t matter. Your work matters. You matter.

When I give you advice, I’m not saying I’m smarter than you. I’m saying I’ve made more mistakes than you, and I’m trying to spare you from making some of them.

Six months from now, you will either have six months of excuses or six months of progress. Your call.