Hiring for Creativity: What Kind of Person Do I Need Anyway?
Note: The “Hiring for Creativity” series of posts is leading up to the launch of Hiring Gold, the 8-week plan for hiring awesome people. Sign up to be notified when it’s ready here. “What kind of...
View ArticleHiring for Creativity: The 5 Best Hiring Articles on the Web
Note: The “Hiring for Creativity” series of posts is leading up to the launch of Hiring Gold, the 8-week plan for hiring awesome people. Sign up to be notified when it’s ready here. I read a lot. I...
View ArticleHiring for Creativity: Behavioral Warning Signs
Note: The “Hiring for Creativity” series of posts is leading up to the launch of Hiring Gold, the 8-week plan for hiring awesome people. Sign up to be notified when it’s ready here. In the book Who by...
View ArticleHiring for Creativity: The Truth About Job Boards
Note: The “Hiring for Creativity” series of posts is leading up to the launch of Hiring Gold, the 8-week plan for hiring awesome people. Sign up to be notified when it’s ready here. Job boards are...
View ArticleHiring for Creativity: A Rant on Why You Should Ditch the Cover Letter
Note: The “Hiring for Creativity” series of posts is leading up to the launch of Hiring Gold, the 8-week plan for hiring awesome people. Sign up to be notified when it’s ready here. Cover letters. At...
View ArticleLet’s Meet in Austin!: ‘Organization Design is for Lovers’ Happening at SXSW
I’m excited to head down to Austin to give my talk ‘Organization Design is for Lovers’ as part of Future15, SXSW Interactive’s TED-style short-form solo presentation format. It’s happening Saturday,...
View Article#SXSW12 “Organization Design is For Lovers” Slide Deck
Thanks everyone who made it to my Future15 presentation today! You can view or download the slide deck. I’ll post the audio when that’s up as well. Organization Design is for Lovers View more...
View ArticleScale This #1: How to Scale a Service Business
Storm Crypt via Compfight There are still only four ways to make more money, as explained by the Ansoff Matrix, which was published in Harvard Business Review in 1957. (Things haven’t changed much.)...
View ArticleScale This #2: To Make Your Business Run Without You, Do Less
JD Hancock via Compfight There is a classic service business conundrum. I’m guilty of it. You’re probably guilty of it. You provide “customized solutions.” As in: “Whatever your problem or issue is,...
View ArticleScale This #3: Your Sales & Marketing are a Breeze
broterham via Compfight Customized options are a nightmare for the sales function of your business. If your offerings are too diverse and high-level, if you’re involved in the details of every sale,...
View ArticleTop Eleven Bob Dylan Songs About Your Clients
1. Tangled Up in Clients 2. Sad-eyed Clients of the Lowlands* 3. Every Grain of Clients 4. Idiot Clients 5. It’s Alright Ma (They’re Only Clients) 6. Just Like a Client 7. Clients from the North...
View ArticleWhy Flat Organizations Are Overrated
For some time now, the predominant workplace trend has been to go flat and democratic – everyone working together in a large open space with direct access to supervisors and even the company president....
View ArticleDance Craze or Growth Strategy?: 8 Ways to Grow Your Business
In case you haven’t noticed, we’re amidst a tidal wave of work independence. So many people are defecting and throwing out the rulebook. One of the big strengths of this new form of independence is in...
View ArticleGive Good Interview: Shotgun Tips (re-post)
Interviewing someone for a job is a curious skill. It’s like cleaning a loaded gun. You want to be meticulous about each part or you might accidentally blow your head off. OK, it’s not actually...
View Article5 Ways to Handle Workplace Conflicts
One of the hardest parts of being a leader is having difficult conversations: firing someone, getting into it with a client, apologizing for a mistake, or delivering bad news. Many of us choose...
View ArticleThe First 90 Days: Your Road Map For Success at a New Job
Transitioning to a new job is not easy; it can be overwhelming to learn your role, create new relationships, assimilate into the culture, and impress your boss all at once. Onboarding programs are...
View ArticleThe truth about creativity?
The truth about creativity. David Burkus wrote a great book last year called The Myths of Creativity. This topic is ever fascinating to me. What we assume to be the core traits of creative people —...
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