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How to Scale a Creative Organization

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William Warren found himself using his sketching and storytelling talents while working at Chick-fil-A. After positive feedback from his teammates, he wondered if he had a successful business idea right in front of him.

Listen to William share more about his story on the Launch Youniversity podcast.

Today, William has a successful and fast-growing business — The Sketch Effect. He says even though they are quickly expanding, it hasn’t been without trials. [Read more…] about How to Scale a Creative Organization

How to Win Meetings + Influence People

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Have you ever been in a meeting that could have been an email? How about a post-lunch, Friday afternoon meeting where it was clear that nobody felt like being there? What about a meeting where one person dominated the conversation with negativity?

Check, check, check.

Challenging meetings are a part of business. They’ve always been around; and until the day when Amazon robots start running the show (joking, kind of), they always will be. But what if we told you there’s one way you could make any meeting a productive one? Yes, any meeting! [Read more…] about How to Win Meetings + Influence People

Why Your StartUp Should Have a Board of Advisors

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Your friends, family, and possibly peers or coworkers are a sounding board when you have important decisions to make. They are your people — they’re the ones who give you an outside perspective.

A board of advisors is the same thing for a business or organization. Simply put, an advisory board is an informal group of professionals who help you run your business better. [Read more…] about Why Your StartUp Should Have a Board of Advisors

10 Ways to Be a Better Leader Today

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You’re a leader. Did you know that? You are!

Having direct reports or the highest paycheck on your team isn’t what makes you a leader. (That makes you a manager.) A leader is someone who stays solution-focused, rallies people together for a common goal, and inspires action.

You have the ability to be a leader every single day. These 10 ways to be a leader can help you show up, no matter what your title is. [Read more…] about 10 Ways to Be a Better Leader Today

The Importance of a Professional Growth Plan (and How to Create One)

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Our world around us is ever-growing and ever-changing. The companies we create or work for are no different.

If the rate of change around you exceeds the rate at which you change, you will become irrelevant. It’s vitally important to continually grow in order to keep up with the competition. [Read more…] about The Importance of a Professional Growth Plan (and How to Create One)