Carefully Crafted on September 27
A few months ago, I started a new tradition with #TeamGeben. Once a month, I provide a detailed update about how the company is doing—something I call the “State of the Agency.” My presentation includes updates on the business development pipeline, what staff utilization looks like, what positions we’d be filling in the next few months, […]
Carefully Crafted on September 22
If you’ve spent any time around the Geben team, you know by now that we love our House Rules. These ten guidelines form the very core of who we are as an agency. They direct every decision we make, so it’s only natural that we’d want to see them everywhere we go. The best part? While the House Rules […]
Carefully Crafted on September 20
There seems to be this poorly kept secret among women—but especially among working women, and working mothers in particular. At some point, I think I’ve unknowingly even joined in the mirage myself: the widely held perception that women can do it all. That you can be the perfect Pinterest mom, the fitness guru, the high […]
Carefully Crafted on September 14
I’ve been spending a fair amount of time in Chicago the last few months, and now I can share why! Geben is expanding — opening a second office in The Windy City. It’s (slightly) risky, yet exciting. Nerve-wracking, yet energizing. BusinessFirst wrote an incredible story about our news; however, I want to share the backstory and some details around why and what’s next. […]
Carefully Crafted on September 13
While we all feel like we’re busy, time management becomes even harder to master as you progress through your career. More people want your time … and the decisions you’re making are bigger and more time-intense. There’s no shortage of time management resources; however, there’s no silver-bullet solution. For me, calendar blocking is the holy grail […]
Carefully Crafted on September 08
This summer, Buffer CEO Joel Gascoigne offered an honest assessment of decisions made in the midst of business growth. Having over-anticipated their upcoming revenue, the Buffer team grew too quickly, resulting in a tough round of layoffs for the team. As a business owner, I can’t help feeling for Joel and his entire team. Figuring out […]
