Creative thinking is about being innovative in a way that is original and effective for generating the result you desire. Here are so key things to keep in mind about being creative as a leader.
The streets of Ramadi, Iraq, 2006. In the aftermath of a tragic friendly-fire incident that resulted in the death of an Iraqi soldier, Navy SEAL Task Unit Commander Jocko Willink faced a crucial lead
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We’ve all had relationships that linger in our minds long after they’ve ended. Maybe you can’t stop thinking about a past partner, or you find yourself drawn to a friend who’s no longer in yo
Creative thinking is the act of expressing an idea or solving a problem in a novel and useful way. Though it might seem abstract, thinking creatively really comes down to knowing what you want to acc
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After 15 years of experience running content marketing programs for startups, global public companies like Shopify, and my own content-driven businesses, I’ve ended up trying a lot of tools. The tr
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For five years, I led the team responsible for producing and growing the Shopify Masters podcast, which is (obviously) owned by Shopify. When I left, the podcast had earned over 8 million downloads,
Over the years, I’ve run blogs and content marketing programs for small startups to massive public companies like Shopify, where I lead the content and media teams. In these competitive spaces, the
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