Thoughts from the Zeitgeist The Economic Upside of Passion #22 Work On What You Love This is an ongoing series, based on conversations with Bruce Mau, to help people working in the brand-experience medium embrace and apply the 24 Design Principles. I believe that spending time with these interrelated, non-linear habits of thinking can help us realize better outcomes – at work, in our […] Written by BPH December 28, 2018October 23, 2020
Early Lessons in Leadership The Power of Being Alone with Yourself Early lessons in leadership – #6 One of the most valuable lessons I learned as a young executive was forced on me by circumstances beyond my control. Left to my own devices, I might never have learned that using quiet time to find clarity requires intent. I’m an extrovert by nature — I always have […] Written by BPH December 14, 2018October 23, 2020
Thoughts from the Zeitgeist Quantity X Consumption = Massive Impact #21 Design the Platform for The Impact Double Double This is an ongoing series, based on conversations with Bruce Mau, to help people working in the brand-experience medium embrace and apply the 24 Design Principles. I believe that spending time with these interrelated, non-linear habits of thinking can help us realize better outcomes – at […] Written by BPH November 30, 2018October 23, 2020
Thoughts from the Zeitgeist Time to be Thankful for Time Well Spent Time is the new currency — how will you invest it? In the U.S., November brings the celebration of Thanksgiving and a reminder to count our blessings. I am grateful to work on what I love, to enjoy the friendship of so many awesome Freeman colleagues and clients, and to be loved by family members […] Written by BPH November 19, 2018October 23, 2020
Early Lessons in Leadership Finding a Cultural Fit Early lessons in leadership – #5. Freeman is noted for its strong culture — 90 years in the making, and a source of pride for all of us. But in recent years, as we’ve acquired new companies and brought in new leaders, I’m reminded that it can take a while to feel like you fit […] Written by BPH November 16, 2018October 23, 2020
Lessons In Leadership Don’t Assume I Can’t Handle It Trusting others to know what’s best for them. Managers are required to make decisions that affect the careers of their direct reports. It just goes with the territory. But all too often, with the best of intentions, we default to our assumptions instead of consulting with the individual in question. It’s scary how often this […] Written by BPH November 2, 2018October 23, 2020