Resolutions and Taking Risks: Creatives Look Ahead to 2020
With the new year offering the promise of a fresh start, we checked in with a handful of creatives to hear their predictions and intentions for the year to come.
Productivity
By Tina Essmaker
Pause Before You Begin
Stop and assess how you’re prioritizing these six areas of your life before you dive into 2020.
99U’s Top 5 Tips to Deal with Criticism
Whether it’s discovering unknown faults or accepting tough love, learn how to use criticism to your creative advantage.
Know Your Worth! A Guide To Setting Your Rates
Naming your professional price can be a daunting and confusing task. These strategies can help make it easier.
Portfolio Resources
By Tina Essmaker
How to Answer the Dreaded Question, “What Do You Do?”
A guide to writing a career mission statement and why you need one even if (especially if!) you work for someone else.
8 Ways to Flip Your Fear of Conflict
How to stop being scared of disagreements and make them productive.
Gratitude Goes a Long Way to Increase Creativity and Innovation
Begin with these 5 steps to build a gratitude practice throughout the year, not just during the holidays.
From Double Opt-ins to Power Dynamics: Know Your Email Intro Etiquette
From professionals who have sent—and received—a lot of them.
How to Get in Touch With Your Intuition
Getting better at listening to your instincts can have a major impact on your creativity.
Which Personality Test is Right for Your Creative Team?
Bored at work, looking for team building exercises, or dealing with a narcissistic boss? Whichever it is, there’s a test for you.
Leadership
By Emily Ludolph
Alexis Lloyd: Small Design Choices Can Change the Internet
The new VP of Product Design at Medium on designing with a playbook, team building as a remote manager, and the future of ethical design.
