by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 16, 2025 | Business, Career, Creativity, Leadership, Relationships, Reputation
“When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion.” – Dale Carnegie In design and in business, conflict is inevitable. Whether it’s a client who changes direction mid-project or a team member who...
by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 15, 2025 | Business, Career, Creativity, Leadership
Leaders who speak well inspire well Ever noticed how some leaders can turn a Monday meeting into a motivational moment while others drain the room faster than bad fluorescent lighting? Great communication is leadership. The right words can energize your team, clarify...
by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 12, 2025 | Business, Career, Events, Leadership, Reputation
Fear is a signal – not a stop sign Even the most polished designer has felt that familiar flutter before stepping on stage or into a client presentation. Your palms sweat, your voice trembles, and your perfectly crafted ideas suddenly feel tangled....
by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 12, 2025 | Business, Career, Creativity, Events, Leadership, Relationships, Reputation
Remember the Red Pencil? The must correct hint? In a world where your words represent your brand, grammar isn’t just about correctness, it’s about credibility. You can have the best ideas in the room, but if your sentences stumble, people stop...
by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 10, 2025 | Business, Career, Creativity, Events, Leadership, Relationships, Reputation
When someone tosses a tough question your way, your brain might go blank before your mouth opens. That’s normal—but it’s not permanent. The trick is to pause with purpose, not panic. The repeat-pause-answer method lets you buy time...
by Linda Reed Friedman | Oct 9, 2025 | Business, Career, Creativity, Events, Leadership, Relationships, Reputation
Social Savvy When the lights dim and the music hums, galas and banquets become more than just pretty evenings they’re stages for possibility. Whether you’re seated beside a potential client, vendor, or future collaborator, how you handle the small...