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Eric H. Brown is passionate about next generation leaders. Having been in leadership for almost three decades, he is ardent about helping creatives transition from individual contributors to leaders. Because creativity is a major differentiator in today’s corporate landscape he believes that more creatives should sit in leadership positions.

Throughout his leadership career, Eric has honed the craft of building high-performing, multi-disciplinary creative departments. He’s worked across mediums and industries. He’s held nearly every role available in the creative department: art director, digital director, e-learning designer, experience architect, and digital strategist. He remembers—fondly, now—the fears he had as a new leader; among his ...more

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	Creatives Lead: Kickstart Your Leadership Career, Build a Team of Rock Stars, and Become the Envy of Other Leaders in Only 12 Weeks 4.55 avg rating — 11 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Creatives Lead Companion Workbook: An Essential Resource to Boost Your Performance and Heighten the Success of Your Team. it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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By Blood, by Salt (Land of Exile #1)

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Beyond High Performance: What Great Coaches Know About How the Best Get Better

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“Your team wants a person who they feel is competent. They will appreciate you being up-front with them about not only your strengths but your weaknesses as well.”
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