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The latest ideas from Todd Henry, author of The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Herding Tigers, and more.

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Find Your “Sweet Spot” Of Effectiveness

Your sweet spot is discovered through active contemplation, not passive reflection. The broader your base of experience, the more patterns you will be able to discern.

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How To Release Control Of Your Team

Some leaders hire bright, talented, creative people for their team, then spend their entire day trying to turn them into little versions of themselves. Don't do that.

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Why Your Constant Hustling Is Getting You Nowhere

Of course you need to put your full effort into whatever you’re doing at any given time. However, be careful not to fall into the hustle trap.

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How To Find Your Leadership Voice

Your team needs to be able to recognize what you value, why you care about it, and why it should matter to them.

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3 Ways Leaders Unknowingly Limit Their Team’s Creativity

The better you are at setting good rails for your team, the more they will feel freedom to bring their best ideas and work to the table.

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What Does It Take To Produce Brilliant Creative Work?

I've spent the past three years working on a book to help leaders better understand what creative people need, and to help them do the best work of their lives. It's finally here.

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The Dangers Of Keeping Score

Ever feel anxious about your work even though things are going really well? It might be because you are keeping score in ways that don't even matter.

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4 New Ways To Look At a Difficult Problem

Don't get stuck in a rut. Keep asking (these) questions.

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