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The Grand Strategy of Project Selection

The Grand Strategy of Project Selection

If you're like many artists I know, you launch headfirst into your project. ​ You complete the work. And struggle endeavor to get it out. ​ How do I get people to pay attention to my artistry? ​ Prussian General Carl Von Clausewitz wrote about 3 levels of war: ​...

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Here’s how you can serve (without running)

Here’s how you can serve (without running)

Love the idea of public service but don't want to become a politician? 20 years ago, I attended the Democratic National Convention. I was working on the John Kerry presidential campaign at the time. I served as special assistant and speechwriter to Senator Max Cleland...

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Send links – not attachments

Imagine that I put a big, beautiful brick in your mailbox. The next day, you receive 20 more beautiful bricks... Suddenly, there's no room left in your mailbox. I'm talking metaphorically about email attachments. Every week, people send me large WAVs & PDFs. "Will...

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