The Power of a Strong Brand

The Power of a Strong Brand

In my more than 3 decades of working with churches, ministries, and non-profits, I’ve seen a lot of financially challenging times. During the energy crisis, the falling dollar, the S&L crisis, right up to the last housing collapse, I’ve helped guide our non-profit...
Creative People and Side Gigs

Creative People and Side Gigs

For those of you reaching for the creative stars—who want to direct a feature film, write the great American novel, create the ultimate app, or turn the world upside down—early in your career, that’s all you can think about. But before long the rising need to pay our...
How to be Creative Even When It’s Risky

How to be Creative Even When It’s Risky

We often think that creativity is something that’s inspired, beautiful, and only happens when the spark strikes or the muse speaks. Actually, nothing could be further from the truth. I’m a proponent of what I call “practical” creativity – which means creativity on a...
Three Steps to Becoming A More Visual Storyteller

Three Steps to Becoming A More Visual Storyteller

We are a visually-driven generation, but then again, we’ve always been. Filmmaker Frank Darabont (Shawshank Redemption) says: “Visual storytelling of one kind or another has been around since cavemen were drawing on the walls.” Today, toddlers have iPads and play with...
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