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Chief
You’re making ads, not Beyonce albums.
You’re not ‘doing you’, you’re solving business problems for brands. In creative and unexpected ways
Sure, there may be one ‘visionless leader who can’t see your genius’. There may be two. But if it happens multiple times with multiple leaders then it might be a you problem.
The best creatives don’t get precious about their ideas. They can pivot when needed, are open to feedback and learn from the people around them. And they don’t point to leaders when they’re not making the work they want.
Chief
Lol i’m not an exec. I’m just a creative.
I see how you meant well but i also see how you immediately resort to calling people ‘soulless execs’ when you get a little bit of pushback. If you do the same thing at work then you might be the issue, OP.
Just make great work. And don’t point fingers if you don’t manage to do so. It’s immature.
Pro
Ok post. “Don’t let someone that isn’t you try to tell you how to do you better” is insanely bad advice because making ads isn’t about “doing you,” it’s about doing what’s best for the brief/client/ask. Trust your gut but don’t just assume you’re always right.
Rising Star
It’s not “just do you” but “believe in your taste.” I dunno, but personally, any work I’ve done that has been any good has faced resistance. So “stick to your guns” is much better advice than “the doubters have a point.” But maybe you just have a lot more confidence than me.
Rising Star
Leadership seems easy until you’ve done it
Pro
I’ve seen lots of leaders that were not born leaders. You have an extremely myopic view of this industry.
Mmmmmm. Classic leadership critique from someone that clearly had zero experience about it.
Dude, you need to connect with reality. Hopefully soon.
Chief
Good post. If you aren’t doing work that’s differentiated, you’re cosplaying as a creative agency. No matter the name, years, or title.
And if you hire creatives that set a two or three year vision and then you let them go after a year for not going there fast enough, that’s a “you” problem.
What a silly thing to hate on. Keep on swinging for the fences.
I'm glad we're comparing selling wrenches and sneakers to what musicians and artists do.
Humanity > Clout, I will always stand up for this.
You’re not as hot as Beyoncé
Pro
I mean you don’t know that for sure for sure.