If you're the leader of a team or in charge of an organization, it often feels like you have to grow. And as you grow, you may start noticing cracks in the foundation: core values, culture and external brand perceptions may start to erode. You may even start seeing cracks in your own ability to lead. How do you successfully navigate the roller coaster of growth?
The year has just flown by and, suddenly, here we are: the final podcast of 2019! As we look back on the past year, we’re so thankful for everyone in the Bureau community. Check out what we have planned for 2020, and take advantage of special early bird pricing and Bureau Bucks. Happy holidays everyone!
How do you take a centuries-old practice, port it to the digital space and continue to improve upon it every day? Iain McConchie, VP of Design at Headspace, joins us to talk about the company’s progression, partnerships with organizations such as the NBA and the power of community practice. Listen in.
Darcy Kurtz believes in small businesses. Over the course of her career, she’s helped small businesses grow by connecting them with tech solutions ranging from hardware to software and beyond. Today, as the VP of Global Product Marketing at Mailchimp, Darcy is focused on empowering small businesses through Mailchimp’s full marketing platform.
How do you keep yourself healthy? In the tech industry, we’re mostly sedentary creatures. And the harder we work, the more we can pay for it in terms of losses to our physical and mental health. Brandon Steiger, President of 2120 Creative, joins us to talk about his personal journey on balancing health and family with the demands of owning a business.
Watching the movie Sharknado, one has to wonder, “Who comes up with this? Who dreams up a tornado of sharks falling from the sky to wreck havoc on L.A., while chainsaw-wielding celebrities take to the streets and air to save the day?” The answer: Thunder Levin. Thunder is a film and TV writer and director who has worked on sci-fi films including Apocalypse Earth and Mutant Vampire Zombies from the Hood. Over the course of his career, he’s explored both the serious side of science fiction and the fun, totally ridiculous side. These days, he’s on to something new: a rock musical complete with pirate zombies. Ready for a wild ride? Listen in.
At Planet Argon, they have a unique take on internships. Not only are they not looking to hire their interns, they’re also devoting time to help them find work elsewhere. If the idea leaves you scratching your head, you’ll definitely want to tune in to this episode with Robby Russell, Planet Argon’s CEO and Partner.
The sentiment that it’s lonely at the top rings true for many digital leaders. While some are able to find solace in communities such as AIGA, AAF or PRSA, there aren’t a whole lot of options for digital shop owners, project managers, design leaders or operations leads. Warren Wilansky, Founder and President of Plank, knows the feeling. Tune in to hear about his early days with the Bureau and how the community has evolved to help digital leaders—and even digital competitors—become trusted allies and friends.
Business development can be pretty isolating. Without ongoing opportunities to connect with true peers, a lot of biz dev folks keep challenges and ideas bottled up. But a group of Biz Dev Camp alums have found the solution: a monthly accountability call.
Culture determines how well we work together, and the success of our projects, teams and organizations. But how do you create a winning culture and environment where people can do their best work together? Colin D. Ellis has been leading teams and projects for 30 years. His latest books, Culture Fix and The Project Book, offer real-world guides on how to build a team culture of collaboration, agility and creativity. Tune in for Colin’s take on culture change, culture killers and what you can do to improve your own organization.
