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How does Mr. Fix It cloud our crystal ball and affect our ability to see the future?

Fair warning! This post is about ME! Take that Bill. So, as I am running around the internet getting caught up with the blogs I read on a regular basis I came across a few posts that got me thinking about how much time I spend getting stuff done in the moment and how little … Continue reading

Have you discovered the methods to keep your writing real?

A while back we posted a piece on what makes a good Project Manager under the guise of instilling the attitude of F.E.A.R. in their team’s work thinking it would be a great way to make a point and hey, maybe add a little comic relief. Whether it was a big hit or not remains … Continue reading

What’s one management tool that we can use to avoid becoming a Sleeping Beauty?

Do you exercise regularly? I try to but the word regularly is usually replaced with the word sporadic. Sporadic regularity. That’s the way. So, any time I do exercise I feel the stress of the work out manifested as soreness in my muscles and joints. I suppose it’s a normal feeling and typically over a … Continue reading

Are there more than 4 ways to {avoid} feed {ing} your creative soul?

Are you doing things to feed your creative soul? Or are you putting them off? If you’re not doing something to feed that soul then stop, right now, and ask yourself why. Why? Have you joined the PPSNA (Professional Procrastinators Society of North America)? C’mon recruiting is down and they need more members. I know … Continue reading

What can we learn about managing stress from a cheesy Hollywood comedy?

One man’s cheese is another man’s treasure. For the last little while we have been writing about and discussing a variety of topics around here based on the 4 principles of this site (learn, share, accept and act) and thanks to a lot of you we have had the opportunity to enjoy some healthy engagement. … Continue reading

How do a lion, its pride and the need for validation influence our success?

Do you ever get the feeling you deserve more? Let me ask you, are you a lion? In the pride the alpha rules the pride, doesn’t he? He’s king. Has he worked hard to get there or was he born into the position? It doesn’t much matter how he got there, he’s there. One thing is … Continue reading

Ask a Leader: A quick hit on Productivity in the Creative Process

How does this productivity thing affect your work as a design professional? In the business of design, regardless of the type of design you do, the creative process is a key component to the success of your deliverables, their viability and your ability to remain competitive. As design professionals we continually explore ways to improve … Continue reading

What are the 4 things management can do to help you keep your suit clean?

Why do seagulls always get the bums rush? There are upwards of 70 breeds of gulls out there in North America alone and it doesn’t seem to matter what type they are or where you are they always seem to be the albatross of the waterfront bird. Cursed. Is the gull so hated because of … Continue reading

What 3 ideas Jim Collins suggests leaders use to {avoid} motivate {ing} people.

We are going to try something a little different today. We are inviting Jim Collins into theviewfromhere today as a guest speaker. How did we get him? Well, without asking him, of course. He’s far, far too busy to make time for us little guys but nonetheless we are still impressed with his attitude for … Continue reading

How can results thwart our plans and derail our ability to grow and learn?

We wake up each morning to a new day. Regardless of what happened yesterday each morning offers us an opportunity to start fresh. Many of us have some regularity to our lives, routine, and we have carved out a niche for ourselves that helps us keep the fridge full, the shelves stocked, the car gassed … Continue reading

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