The Cost of Good Enough: Building Sandcastles in a Tsunami
We keep patching the cracks in systems we know are broken, especially in creative industries. This isn’t about resilience; it’s
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We keep patching the cracks in systems we know are broken, especially in creative industries. This isn’t about resilience; it’s
Read moreOne of the most common questions I am asked is whether a client needs a Risk Assessment, a Job Safety
Read moreWhen high turnover becomes the norm, the most valuable criticism an organization receives is from the people who are already
Read moreTraditional leadership focuses on command and control, but true impact comes from cultivating an environment where people can thrive. What
Read moreFor as long as I can remember, learning has been a challenge. I have dyslexia, which means I have always
Read moreIn a world obsessed with data and automation, the most powerful leadership tool isn’t a dashboard. As AI handles the
Read moreWhether you’ve been in the business for years or you’re just starting out, we can all benefit from looking at
Read moreWe celebrate the magic of theatre, but what about the very real, often invisible, human burdens that artists carry onto
Read moreIn this edition of Half-Hour, I am discussing show calling and how the role of the show caller might change
Read moreWhen you were a kid, did you ever think, “I want to grow up to be a freelancer and work
Read moreMany aeons ago [read: 10 years], when I left Dixie and opened my career up to the great wide unknown,
Read moreWe’re obsessed with the grand launch of a community, the initial spark. But the real, often invisible, work lies in
Read moreI’ve been around long enough to see performance reviews in every possible shape. Forms, scoring systems, self-assessments, KPIs, bonus links…
Read moreTheatre isn’t just a reflection of our world; it’s a living dialogue about its deepest anxieties. It’s the space where
Read moreI remember standing in the wings during a tech rehearsal years ago, watching a particularly complex scene change unfold with
Read moreBuilding the venue is only half the job… Over the past two decades, some of the most technically ambitious entertainment
Read moreAs a Stage Manager, I’ve seen many rehearsals in several different settings. Some have been great and some not so
Read moreWhen we think of “thought leadership,” we often picture tech moguls in turtlenecks or authors with million-selling business books. We
Read moreI realized something sitting in my car after rehearsal the other night. Nothing dramatic had happened that day. No big
Read moreThere are moments on the road that stay with you, not because of the size of the paycheck or the
Read moreI cannot think of an interview or first-time meeting with someone when we are not asked about experiences or situations
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