Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach | Since 1996
Coaching for ambitious creative professionals
Now that we've reviewed four basic types of motivation, it's time to put them together and have a look at the big picture. Have a look at the diagram above, which is composed of two axes: …
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Photo by My Buffalo The basic thing in my mind was that for all our success The Beatles were always a great little band. Nothing more, nothing less. Paul McCartney Creativity happens between …
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Image by Sandra Renshaw Manager: "I just don't understand it. I've tried everything, but he still doesn't get it. He just carries on doing the opposite of what he's supposed to do." Me: "Well I've …
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Photo by Steepways for Obama! "I went into the business for money and the art grew out of it. If people are disillusioned by that remark, I can't help it. It's the truth." Charlie Chaplin, Academy …
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Photo by alexsey.const In Seth Godin's new book Tribes, he tells the story of being on holiday in Jamaica, unable to sleep and getting up at 4 AM to check his e-mail in the hotel lobby. As he's sat …
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Photo by Ken@Yokohama A question that often arises in my work with companies is how to keep creative employees motivated. Sometimes the question comes from a manager who doesn't see herself as 'a …
