What’s a book you’ve read that made you a better CD. Books on creativity, mentorship, leadership, etc. I want this thread to be a resource for everyone.

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Herding Tigers, by Todd Henry. Top read on leadership in creative industries.

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Agree. Great one

I liked “Creativity, Inc” by Ed Catmull and “The Creative Habit” by Twyla Tharp as well.

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Crazy i found Creativity Inc on a stoop, donated by someone. I picked it up because I saw your reco right before. Been enjoying it :)

“Bossypants” by Tina Fey is a great read and has many lessons on leadership, among other things.

Also, “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie is a classic with lots of advice about understanding others and getting the most out of them. Everyone should read it.

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What Got You Here Won't Get You There, by Marshall Goldsmith. I was jarred at first by what a dramatically different job it was than being a creative. This book helped.

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For management topics I like Harvard Business Review. They have some good monographs on managing and motivating. You can also sign up to read a few free articles a month online.

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“What Got You Here Won’t Get You There”

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Thank you

Hey look up TED talks on Creative Disruption. And Slow Motion Multi Tasking.
I have been living as a poster child for creative disruption every since 2013
It’s been great for career and a bit fresh air to my process.

Saving the world is the only job fit for a grown man: the Howard gossage biography

Read parenting books. Books on how being better teachers. Books by army leaders. And anything by Brene Brown.

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Any self help books for women who don’t have good relationships (and possibly are depressed and jaded)? Maybe something for courage to lead a life without depending on others

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Looking for inputs and insights into developing Executive Presence as an immigrant female. Any books, tutorials, live classes etc. that has helped anyone and willing to share? Also looking to hear what in your experience has been the reason that impedes the exec presence someone could potentially bring in a senior leadership setting. How does that differ for a M vs. F candidate?

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Looking for an art partner to come in at the ACD or what my agency calls “group art supervisor” level. Fair warning: it’s pharma, but business is really healthy and leadership usually fights really hard for creative that doesn’t involve couples strolling down the shoreline hand-in-hand :) Hit me with your book if interested

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Hello, All! I'm looking for recommendations on inspirational content for women leaders. I follow TEDWomen, many podcasts, and the Women's Conference among other sources. I'd love to hear a fresh perspective on business, trends, tech, marketing, equality in the workforce, etc. I'd love to learn something new. I'm at the VP level and have started a couple of companies, so nothing too junior, but open to many topics. Please share any speakers, books, webinars, or events that you may come across.

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Does anyone have recommendations for thought leaders/influencers in the M&A space? Looking for blogs, books, YouTube videos? Not currently in the space, trying to learn more as I’m thinking about a pivot after a few years in consulting/startups

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Hi friends! I’m looking for resources to help me be successful in a “Functional Lead” role.

The role is in FinTech
I’m responsible for strategy, comms and key partnerships for a bank product. It reports through Customer Experience but touches product, Ops. marketing. It’s basically a Project Manager role but more nuanced.

Anyone out there in a role like this? Any books. videos or even best practices to share?

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I am studying for MBA and need 3 books. They are very expensive to buy, so I am wondering if any of you have access to a soft copy that you can share.
> Management Research: Applying the Principles by Susan Rose, Nigel Spinks
> Research Methods for Business and Management by Kevin O'Gorman, Robert MacIntosh
> Theory and Practice of Leadership by Roger Gill

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LOS ANGELES: Award-winning agency hiring full-time CD to lead a piece of higher-education business. Must be comfortable leading both copy and art. Working remotely until further notice.

DM me books!

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Currently preparing to take the principal and superintendent certification tests. Are there any suggestions for great leadership books or pd for actual day-to-day roles/interactions?

Any senior level writers looking for a job in LA? have a lead on a gig that requires a team. Message me with your book if so.

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Which books would you recommend for in house counsel about strategy, management, and leadership?

Asking as product counsel for tech startup.

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Found a most enlightening work on decolonial history with tons of TIL moments especially about Anti Colonial movements in Egypt, China, Japan and course India in the 19th and 20th centuries. Most histories this period often adopt a Euro-centric lens but this book flips it and tells the stories of these turbulent times from the vantage point of the pioneering Asian leaders like Tagore, Al Afghani, Kang Youwei etc. Lovers of Asian history would surely appreciate this book

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Hey all - how do you guys sell or lead things you aren’t genuine believing in? It’s almost like a fake it till you make it? I find it difficult to be behind a product or technology I don’t understand enough of or believe and I previously used to work in sales. Also any books/techniques which help. I am often too genuine or objective.

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hadn't worked with a female co-worker since starting this job, recently met a mindblowing amazing person who just got promoted to manager. she loves reading, any suggestions on female leadership books

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Which books would you recommend to a product counel for tech startup about strategy, management, and leadership?

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Best books on creative leadership?

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Does anyone in pharma believe that creative actually works? Any proof?

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Has anyone had issues with ending their orange theory membership? I’ve been trying to do so for about a year now and every time I think it’s settled they send me an email about missed payment.

Realizing why agencies are still struggling to find enough Business Affairs employees. And know several people who this has happened to. One is pay. Salaries have been going up the last year or two. And some agencies aren’t raising their pay as fast as others. But another big factor is employers are trying to find candidates that check every box. So if a candidate has 19 out of 20 required skills or experiences, they aren’t being given offers. Even if that one piece can be easily taught …

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It’s been only one full year since I’ve worked in this industry and I’m pretty over it (I think). Anyone experience something similar early on in their career?

If not, what’s keeping u going? Just curious 🤔

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What is decent package for 10 yrs exp .
Technology is Oracle Ebs technical.

If you knew about technology then only reply. Don't respond on fly.

My partner and I are in our late 20s and spend about $6k a month all in in HCOL area. We gross a bit over $400k annually. Is that reasonable?

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For the introverts, how do you (politely) set an expectation that you don't want to attend team hangouts beyond once a week? Current team dynamic is sensitive so prefer to avoid a direct convo.

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Larsen & Toubro Infotech McKinsey & Company 600 सिंगल लोगो का ग्रुप बन गया है, सबके लिए चाय नाश्ते की व्यवस्था की गई है! धैर्य बनाए राखे या अपनी बारी का इंतजार करे 🤪🤪Larsen & Toubro Infotech Tata Consultancy Infosys Accenture IBM EY McKinsey & Company Deloitte Wipro Accenture Deloitte

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The amount of froth in this bowl the last week is making me want to throw all my on-chain models out the window and sell my bags. People here posting about “gains are so easy” “I’m going to be rich” “should I sell my 401k to buy ethereum?” “Anyone long API3?” “I bought link at 30 and it dumped to 29, should I sell?”. Froth meter is at an 8/10, just like October 2017.

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Summer travel anyone? Booked a trip to my beachside hometown for July back in February. Should I wait it out or cancel? This trip saddles July 4th.

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Any one here who has worked in CSG'S Business conversion team in Mainframe domain want to know what kind of work is there ??
CSG Tata Consultancy Cognizant Infosys

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Anyone from Barclays Chennai - did they make return to office mandatory now or still employees can do wfh?

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Any AS roles open in NY? Please let me know 🙏🏻.

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Can anyone tell what's the order of Google onsite rounds? Is it:
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what's the most overused hackneyed phrase in this industry? My number one is "authentic". "Our agency believes in the authentic" or "we have to stay authentic to the brand."

Best ways to earn the trust of a team when coming in as their new boss?

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New gig, 1st time inheriting a team (vs building a team). One direct is super negative. Tips to turn this around? I’m usually direct & blunt but don’t want to set the wrong tone & lose the team.

How much proactive ideas do you guys work on to “impress” the ECD? I worked on some when I first started at my agency but it’s hard to stay motivated when most if not all won’t see the light of day.

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How do you navigate a working relationship where someone in a different department but at the same director level as you consistently assumes seniority over you? The thing is they're great and can be an ally, but they're frequently shutting down the team's work and having a negative impact on the team's morale and output.

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What's the best way to deal with someone who cries often during receiving feedback?

Are any of you CDs that were promoted to GCDs at small to mid-size agencies where the creative department is not technically divided into groups? If so, what added responsibilities were assigned to you with the promotion?

I don’t work at a large agency with the traditional pyramid structure of a GCD having multiple CDs on specific accounts reporting to him/her. I work on 14 accounts.

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How did you become a better people manager? It does not come naturally to me, people often tell me I am too combative, or sarcastic. I find I lack patience with people who don't have enough drive to figure things out

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Anyone else watching Legion? That art direction is amazing.

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I’ve seen creative directors do conceptual art on the side. Some projects get decent media coverage. Do you know anyone who does anything Tate-worthy? Does anyone actually sell their art?

Would love any advise on who you suggest to help with writing for a cd resume.

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It’s my first month as a CD. I took the title bump by moving to a different company, going from publisher to a small agency.

It’s been communicated I’m responsible for setting the vision of the team and its next steps. Other than my individual team members’ growth plans, what else am I expected to communicate with my boss?

I have the rest of the job down, the creative & client building side. Just a little lost on the deliverables on this ask. This was not something a CD at prev company.

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When you review a brief before teams get kicked off on an assignment, what are the things you look for? I have my things but I’d love to learn about what other CDs look for too.

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How do I sell good work to a senior client whose single objective seems to buy triple extra safe stuff? The brand is amazing (🤴level) but they haven’t done anything great in over two years —>

Is it just me, or as an industry have we just given up on true mentor ship and learning. Seems like we want better talent, and people who understand concept vs tactic, but we don’t do much to make sure that’s happening.

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How do you deal with low-energy team members? I have a small team, and I want to get them excited about the work we’re doing and can do. One team member is great but they don’t always have the same enthusiasm as the others and I don’t want them to A: feel excluded or B: bring the general energy down.

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What are some useful or enlightening questions to ask a client directly during a pitch briefing?

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How much of a pay increase do you suggest asking for and have had success with? 10k, 15k, 20k? Trying to gauge if I’m thinking too big or too small. Internal raise, not going to another company.

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Has anyone ever told you not to say that you’re a creative director? I work for a big agency and have been told that I shouldn’t say I’m a CD. I also look super young and am mistaken for a JR

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What is the most efficient way to find full time opportunities as a CD or ACD? Broad question, but hitting a dead end after about 2 months and 3 interviews. Big confidence blow - imposter syndrome kicking in even with quite a strong portfolio with big name brands.

What am I missing — are we hitting recruiters up on LinkedIn, getting referrals?

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