Summary
On this episode of the Agency Rocket Show, hosts Liz Hunt and Chelsea Poppens are joined by agency expert Megan Timanus. Megan shares her background as a designer and discusses the challenges of transitioning from teaching to working in an agency. She also talks about the importance of a culture of excellence and the need for creatives to feel safe in order to take risks and produce innovative work.
Key Takeaways:
- Creating a culture of accountability is important in the design industry to ensure that mistakes are acknowledged and learned from.
- Designers often struggle with switching from design mode to checking mode, but it is necessary to ensure quality and professionalism.
- Trusting and empowering employees is a key aspect of effective leadership in agencies.
- It is important to consider and respect different experiences and perspectives in the workplace.
- Freelancing in the agency world can be challenging and stressful, but it can also provide valuable experiences and opportunities for growth.
- Navigating different work environments requires adaptability and understanding of different cultures and communication styles.
- Listening to others' experiences can provide valuable insights, but it is important to approach them with an open mind and consider one's own unique fit.
- Failure is a natural part of the design process, and resilience is essential for growth and success.
- Investing in retirement savings early in one's career is important for long-term financial security.
Show Chapters:
00:00 Creating a Culture of Accountability
34:12 Switching from Design Mode to Checking Mode
35:20 Trusting and Empowering Employees
36:53 The Importance of Trust in the Workplace
38:08 The Challenges of Freelancing in the Agency World
40:21 Navigating Different Work Environments
41:20 Understanding Different Experiences in the Workplace
43:11 Heeding the Warning of Others' Experiences
44:19 Different Cultures and Communication Styles in Agencies
45:43 Embracing Failure and Resilience as a Designer
47:08 Investing in Retirement Savings
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