How I accidentally changed the way movies get made | Franklin Leonard

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The "hot shot rule" to help you become a better leader | Kat Cole (re-release)

Confidence doesn’t come before action — it comes from taking action, says business leader Kat Cole, who worked her way up from waitress to CEO of a global health company. She presents a simple yet powerful practice called the “hot shot rule” to help you step into a leadership min ...  Show more

You got what you wanted. Now what? | Debbie Millman

Over two decades of interviewing countless creative people, Debbie Millman (host of the iconic "Design Matters" podcast) had a realization: the pride and joy of accomplishing something often evaporates almost instantly. She explains how to stop chasing external validation for you ...  Show more

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