I've been meaning to write about procrastination for ages, but I never quite got round to it. :-) This is one of the most frustrating and puzzling obstacles we encounter whenever we set out to …
Becoming a Linchpin: Free Podcast and Worksheet
Earlier this week I recorded a podcast with fellow creative coach Cynthia Morris, about what it takes to become a Linchpin, riffing on the ideas in Seth Godin's latest book. We've done our best to …
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Do More Great Work: an Interview with Michael Bungay Stanier
As soon as I came across Michael Bungay Stanier's work, I knew I wanted to feature him on Lateral Action. The subtitle of his book Do More Great Work is a perfect fit with our approach to work: Stop …
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How to Deal with Stinging Criticism
Image by digicla This article is part two in Cynthia’s series on making feedback a positive and empowering part of the creative process, following on from How to Ask for Feedback (without it …
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The Benefits of Losing Control
Image by treehouse1977 Once upon a time there was a boy named Milton H. Erickson, who lived on a farm in Wisconsin. Walking home from school one day, he and his friends were overtaken by a runaway …
Does Having Kids Spell the End of Your Creativity?
If you have a creative block you'd like some help with, tell us about it - details in the first article in the series. There's a moment in the movie Lost In Translation where Bob (Bill Murray) is …
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How to Stop Information Overload
From Crushing Your Creativity
If you have a creative block you'd like some help with, tell us about it - details in the first article in the series. The internet is a wonderful thing, especially for creative people looking for …
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Avoid Mediocrity, Create Masterpieces
Image courtesy of The 99 Percent This week I published a couple of guest articles that tackle the perennial challenge for creators: How can you find the time, focus and resourcefulness to create …
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Why Passion Beats Perfection
Passion takes inspiration and turns it into something you’re proud of. Passion motivates you in the morning and fires you up when you are immersed in your work. Passion is an unlikely …