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Don’t be an ‘idea killer’: 10 tips for cultivating creativity

Jill Geisler — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:01:01 +0000

Some of our best ideas come when we’re taking a break from concentration. At least, that’s what recent research says. Since the concept for this column coalesced while I was sweating my way through a Zumba class, I’m prepared to … Read more

8 ways to increase the chances that you’ll get funding for your media startup

Meena Thiruvengadam — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:53:44 +0000

Journalism skills and a good idea are essential for bringing your media startup to life — but they don’t entitle you to financial support from a foundation or an investment from a venture-capital firm.

“Assuming that you can get funding … Read more

How veteran leaders can adopt a ‘new manager mindset’

Jill Geisler — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:42:42 +0000

As I led a workshop this week for a group of experienced editors, I began with a wish for them: “May you think like a new manager.”

The concept was fresh in my mind, having spent the previous week leading … Read more

Find your resilience: 5 tips for new editors

Tom Huang — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:04:08 +0000

Dear new editor,

Not long ago, I wrote a column encouraging young journalists to keep their chins up and pursue their dreams of working in a newsroom, even though many of those newsrooms have become difficult places to work. Several … Read more

10 ways we limit our success & how to overcome those artificial barriers

Jill Geisler — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:26:18 +0000

I believe there’s a bounty of buried treasure in organizations: ideas, solutions and talent that lie untapped. Among the reasons: management fails to recognize the potential in employees or even discourages their aspirations.

But let’s not pick on bosses today. … Read more

4 lessons for media leaders from Martin Luther King Jr. and Gene Patterson

Karen Dunlap — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:53:58 +0000

Martin Luther King Day 2013 occurs a day after memorial services for Eugene Patterson, an editorial voice of conscience at the Atlanta Constitution during King’s crusade for justice. Patterson died Saturday, January 12. Services were in St. Petersburg, Fla., … Read more

Don’t wait to thank someone great

Jill Geisler — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:13:40 +0000

At this time in 2011, I was eagerly awaiting the New Year. My dream of publishing a book for managers would be realized in June. In that book, amid the advice and research, would be stories from my personal experience. … Read more

Take the ‘Threshold Test’ as you cross into the new year at work

Jill Geisler — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:47:30 +0000

As we cross the threshold from off-duty to on-the-clock when entering our workplaces, we ask ourselves, “How much do I matter here? Is my work respected? Am I growing and learning? Do my ideas make a difference?”

I call those … Read more

10 key skills today’s leaders need to succeed in 2013

Jill Geisler — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:53:17 +0000

What sets the most successful managers apart from others? You might be an expert in your field, even the smartest person in the room — but that’s no guarantee of success. You need an array of skills that are particularly well-suited … Read more

Add this to your holiday wish list: Clarity

Butch Ward — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:00:16 +0000

Middle managers, here’s an early holiday gift suggestion for you, one you can give yourself.

Go get some clarity. You really need it — more than books, sweaters or even that new iPad mini.

Your need struck me (again) earlier … Read more