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(25 Ways to) Love the One You’re With
May 18, 2015
When 1970’s folk rocker Stephen Stills released his break-away hit single Love the One You’re With, we’re pretty sure he wasn’t talking about internal/external agency collaboration. Regardless, Stills’ lyrics are prolific calling us to live in harmony with one another, “If you can't be with the one …
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Leading Teams by Leading Culture
April 13, 2015
Every organization has a culture built on its behaviors, habits, values and, most importantly, the collective energy of the people that comprise it. In my experience, strong culture is foundationally rooted in the ability to attract and retain the right people with the right energy, the right sense …
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Does Your In-House Agency Have a Mission?
February 11, 2015
Every workday, in-house agency teams are focused on tasks to punch their lists, complete their projects and move the needle. With dwindling resources and burgeoning workloads, it’s easy to get caught in the deadline-driven grind. Skilled management can elevate morale and keep employees motivated by …
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Mark Your Calendars—Events Galore!
January 21, 2015
Being a member of IHAF means you have access to a long list of benefits including participation in our events (bonus: most are free for members to attend). What types of events do we host here at IHAF, you ask? From monthly webinars to networking breakfasts to regional discussion groups to the IHAF …
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Culture Is King at TIAA-CREF
December 22, 2014
The power of a vibrant, thriving in-house agency culture can often be underestimated. Viewed as a “nice-to-have” and tackled only after countless client requests and production deadlines are met. However, culture must be a top priority in order for talent, creativity and collaboration—all essential …
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Self-Promotion Lesson Learned
December 15, 2014
While working for a previous employer, I wanted to promote the in-house creative team I was leading. When I approached my manager, he told me it would be a waste of time. The reason was that our internal clients wouldn’t appreciate us spending time marketing ourselves—we should be working for them. …
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