Some key concepts as excerpts from Face to Face by Brian Grazer… There are two things that are absolutely crucial for me to see a project through successfully – a clear and compelling vision that I believe in and the ability to form strong connections with others. What is at the center of the story […]
Read moreNegotiate tips from Kevin Kelly
The best time to negotiate your salary for a new job is the moment AFTER they say they want you, and not before. Then it becomes a game of chicken for each side to name an amount first, but it is to your advantage to get them to give a number before you do. When […]
Read moreTalking art with Peter Marino
Peter Marino is a study in contrast. He revolutionized the concept of the high end boutiques worldwide – Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Ermenegildo Zegna – and created some of the most exquisite spaces for the rich and famous. A huge motorcycle fan, who dresses accordingly, Marino’s signature “all-black-leather” look surely clashes with the purity, […]
Read moreAdvice from Iron Man
“Listen, smile, agree, and then do whatever the fuck you were gonna do anyway.” ― Robert Downey Jr
Read moreThe Beat of Your Own Drum
It’s hard not to care what everyone thinks, but what’s most important is telling stories that resonate with people, your people, whoever they are. Thanks Tyler Perry!
Read moreDie Empty – The book
After a recent move, I was sorting through boxes of books and revisiting some that I hadn’t read in awhile. Die Empty jumped out as one of these. I first read it in 2014 and enjoyed it so much I bought some copies and gave them to friends at work. Nearly a decade later I […]
Read more“I’ve heard stories.”
Some sage advice from Samuel L Jackson “My agents and managers tell me my biggest problem is I expect everyone to be as prepared as I am. And I do. We came here to do something. Let’s do it.“ Are you as prepared as possible for your projects?
Read moreDon’t do anything stupid, OK?
Just don’t! When you’re on a call. Or Zoom. Or Slacking someone. Especially not in a message on LinkedIn. Like those people that use LI as a dating site. I’m not saying “Don’t have fun!” Of course have fun! Make the most of it, but, just don’t do anything stupid. You’ll thank me later! 😉
Read moreBob Iger on Self Doubt
This quote from Bob Iger during his Tim Ferris interview struck me and has stuck with me… While I was trying to become the next CEO of The Walt Disney Company, there was a conventional wisdom that it existed and was very, very apparent to me that I would not get the job or that […]
Read moreExtreme Ownership Book Highlights
Some of the powerful ideas and highlights from Extreme Ownership [by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin] that deeply resonated with me. These principles apply to being creative or leading Creatives in today’s world. This post is a summary for future reference… There can be no leadership where there is no team. Leadership requires belief in […]
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