Tag Archives: work ethics

Power Over Others: It’s Not What You Think

Power Over Others: It’s Not What You Think

When I started my career, oddly enough as an illustrator, I asked a famous artists why there were so many nasty peers in the business and why professionals of his level were so friendly and helpful. He smiled and said, “there’s all the room at the top and precious little...

Favor Done, Now Where’s MY Good Karma!?

Favor Done, Now Where’s MY Good Karma!?

We hear it all the time from clients or those who want to be clients; “do me a favor and…” It always ends up with creatives being asked to work for free or give up something we would rather not give up. It makes us feel low, worthless and frustrated...