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Hustle isn’t the same as progress.

In high-stakes environments, we’re often praised for acting quickly. But speed without direction is just spinning wheels.

When stress rises, our default is to hustle—to move fast, say yes, check boxes. But effective leadership isn’t about reacting; it’s about responding with intention.

Slowing down may feel counterintuitive, but it’s often the most strategic move you can make. A pause creates space. Space for clarity, for focus, for better choices. It allows you to reconnect with your values, re-align with your purpose, and lead from a place of grounded confidence.

      Slowing down isn’t a luxury—it’s a leadership strategy.

Where can you carve out a moment today to pause? Step back, breathe, refocus, and ask yourself: What truly matters here? Let that answer guide your next move.

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Why Every Designer Should Practice Their Speech

In design, presentation is persuasion. When you practice speaking as much as sketching, you build trust, authority, and excitement around your ideas. A polished pitch can make the difference between a “maybe” and a “let’s do it.” Remember your voice is part of your professional toolkit. Use it well, and let it sell your vision as powerfully as your designs do.

NETWORKING …. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER

Networking is more about follow-up than first impressions.

Sound as Good as You Look

Trade shows can showcase your talent and brand but shouldn’t cost you your voice.

The Grit Scale

The Grit Scale

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Mikey has a bright future

Mikey has a bright future

  Mikey has a bright future  Yes, he could be a parent's worse nightmare. "Hey Mikey! Grab that snake and carry it home. He'll be our new pet." "The ball got stuck in the rain gutter. Let's help Mikey climb up there to get it out." "Hey Mikey, take a sip of this stuff...

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