CreativeMornings - 💼 Who is lucky enough to hire you?

March 2, 2023

“The competencies cancer survivors cultivated through this hardship, they're not disabilities, not liabilities, they're super abilities.”

Eason Yang is Not Entirely Dead. Or at least that’s how he translates the acronym NED (“no evidence of disease”) that’s assigned to cancer survivors. He weaves that same irreverence and dark humor throughout his talk for CreativeMornings/Seattle, where he discusses fighting for his life against cancer, only to be told by prospective employers that his best years were now behind him. That ran directly counter to what he knew about himself and other survivors — their hard-won competitiveness, grit, and tenacity. Not Entirely Dead became Yang’s award-winning project to help cancer survivors fight the “damaged goods” stigma in the workplace, fill employment gaps, and create inclusive career pathways. Listen to Eason Yang’s epic comeback story and stand in awe at his question, “Who are the lucky bastards who get to hire us?”

(Photo by Jenny D. James)

Banner with text "Client conflict: How to handle, resolve, and produce a positive result"

In a perfect world, every project you and your team take on would run smoothly with no hiccups along the way — but that’s rarely the case. With the right client conflict management strategy in place, you can actually turn a negative situation into a positive opportunity that results in more trusting and honest relationships with your customers. Harvest lays out how to successfully navigate client challenges and improve collaboration along the way.

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🤳 FEATURED FIELDTRIP: Are you a frustrated content creator? Come to Lucas O’Keefe’s Q&A (his first session was such a hit, we had to add part 2!)

The woman who has climbed Mount Everest the most trains while working at Whole Foods.

A guide to making your business stand out in a sea of online services.*

Your breathing is an operating manual for your nervous system.**

Eyes on the Earth is NASA’s real-time 3D, interactive data visualization of our planet.**

Savor the moments of delight you encounter across a day, or “joy snacks.”

Where to look for inspiring color combinations.

And try this generator that suggests color pairings based on stimulation levels.

Esmé Weijun Wang's free writing dashboard you can use in Notion.

World chess champion identifies historic chess moves — it’s astounding.

Five great women artists, in honor of Women’s History Month.

When you notice a frog living in your fence, build him a house.

A 94 year-old actor’s acceptance speech.

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**Thanks to Johnny Miller and Jon Nelson for the link inspiration.

CreativeGuild Spotlights
A global directory of creative companies and individuals.

Studio Two Three's Steamrolled Richmond Map

Studio Two Three in Richmond, Virginia, is a space for artists to create and the community to connect. They believe that art can catalyze real-world change. They give people the space, tools and education they need to find that thing they love and make it. Check out their Steamrolled Richmond Map.

IMP in Washington, D.C. helps their agency partners extend and deliver brand identity. They translate your creative vision into systematic brand guidelines and turn your award-winning designs into hard-working templates. View their Art of the Brain Virtual Gallery Tour.

Cool Jobs in Our Universe
Hiring? Looking for work? Check out the CreativeGuild.

Asana in San Francisco is looking for a Product Designer, Mobile who is excited by their mission of designing the future of teamwork.

The Black Tux in Santa Monica is hiring a Creative Director to lead The Black Tux into the next stage of growth and expression for the brand.

Understood in New York is hiring a Manager, Expert Network to support the administration and operations of our Behavior Change & Expertise team.

Squarespace is seeking a remote Senior Product Designer, Acuity to help guide a thoughtful evolution of the Acuity product experience.

VAWAA (Vacation With An Artist) in Brooklyn is seeking a Creative Programming & Operations Associate to help build the roster of VAWAA artist experiences, and drive its development and success (remote-friendly).

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Annie Yi, CreativeMornings HQ

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