“Managing creative people—not so easy,” she says. “A lot of emotion, a lot of stroking. Some people need tough love. Some people need a lot of love.” Above all is the challenge of managing in a subjective realm. “There’s no… — Fast Company Copy Share Image
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“When you focus on building value first, you compromise the culture and vision of an organization, losing purpose and meaning.” — Fast Company Copy Share Image
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“Managing creative people—not so easy,” she says. “A lot of emotion, a lot of stroking. Some people need tough love. Some people need a… — Fast Company Copy Share Image
“The secret to staying competitive is not necessarily in growing your business in the traditional sense, but in using technology to innovate.” — Fast Company Copy Share Image
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