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In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates dives into the unique challenges of leading creative teams and why people often quit bosses, not jobs. Learn what drives creatives to leave, how leaders can retain top talent, and what employees should look for in their leadership. Stephen also shares four essential questions to ask before deciding to switch jobs. Tune in for actionable insights on fostering a positive team environment, boosting retention, and making smart career moves.
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In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates dives into the unique challenges of leading creative teams and why people often quit bosses, not jobs. Learn what drives creatives to leave, how leaders can retain top talent, and what employees should look for in their leadership. Stephen also shares four essential questions to ask before deciding to switch jobs. Tune in for actionable insights on fostering a positive team environment, boosting retention, and making smart career moves.
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![Managing and fighting Imposter Syndrome [CAREER COACHING]
Even the most successful creatives a little secret we all share - from time to time we feel like frauds. Its called design imposter syndrome and it is a psychological phenomenon where you have a belief that you’re inadequate despite evidence to the contrary. In this episode, we will look at why it is something we all have, the 5 different types of imposter syndromes, and what you can do about it.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
4:17 - Research
7:51 - Why do we get it?
10:00.- What else is going on?
19:30 - Different types
30:15 - What can we do about it?
38:24 - Understanding trust
44:12 - Fial thought
51:25 - Wrap up
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