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The ShowHeroes team is currently at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and CEO Ilhan Zengin has thoughts on this year’s atmosphere. This year’s Cannes Lions is very different from last year’s, where caution was the dominant feeling. But is it roaring excitement this year, or something more nuanced? Read his thoughts alongside other industry leaders in Digiday. 👇 https://lnkd.in/edYn9KD9 #Cannes2024 #CannesLions #digitaladvertising #digitalmarketing

One last Cannes post: I want to be a speaker next year. I have learned a lot about leading creating teams, and I have lot to say about team building, culture, relationships, and how to give creative feedback. Because the reality is that all of those things done properly lead to better creative. And that's what Cannes should be all about. In other words, I don't care if I win a lion. I want to share what I know so more creatives can win lions themselves. So I'm just gonna start manifesting that goal now. I know a lot of you out there in my network have spoken at Cannes or even work for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, and all advice, connections, or flat out offers to participate are welcome. 364 days and counting. #creativitymatters

Are you struggling to find the right balance in your collaborations? As an amateur ballroom dancer (it started as a mandatory course ages ago but got me hooked), I know that control in a dance can shift back and forth between partners as the music and rhythm change. The same goes for win-win partnerships - the leading partner can shift based on the changing needs and circumstances of the collaboration. In a balanced control dynamic, partners trust each other's expertise and are able to take the lead, when necessary, but also know when to follow and support each other. This creates a flexible and adaptive partnership that can pivot and adjust as needed to achieve its goals. Just like in a dance, partners in a balanced control dynamic have complementary interests, not competing ones. They understand that their success is interdependent, and that by working together and leveraging each other's strengths, they can achieve much more than they ever could on their own. On the dance floor, the key to a successful dance is the ability to adapt and adjust as the music changes - the same goes for partnerships. By building a balanced control dynamic based on respect and trust, you and your partners become comfortable with shifting the leading role as needed by the circumstances of your project. You're setting the foundation for a strong, flexible, and successful partnership that gets results. So, let's dance! Agree that partnerships are like dances? Give us a like if you're ready to join in on the fun and join the conversation in the comment section by sharing your experiences. #origanius #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #growtogether #collaborationiskey #collaborativeleadership #collaboration

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Are you struggling to find the right balance in your collaborations? As an amateur ballroom dancer (it started as a mandatory course ages ago but got me hooked), I know that control in a dance can shift back and forth between partners as the music and rhythm change. The same goes for win-win partnerships - the leading partner can shift based on the changing needs and circumstances of the collaboration. In a balanced control dynamic, partners trust each other's expertise and are able to take the lead, when necessary, but also know when to follow and support each other. This creates a flexible and adaptive partnership that can pivot and adjust as needed to achieve its goals. Just like in a dance, partners in a balanced control dynamic have complementary interests, not competing ones. They understand that their success is interdependent, and that by working together and leveraging each other's strengths, they can achieve much more than they ever could on their own. On the dance floor, the key to a successful dance is the ability to adapt and adjust as the music changes - the same goes for partnerships. By building a balanced control dynamic based on respect and trust, you and your partners become comfortable with shifting the leading role as needed by the circumstances of your project. You're setting the foundation for a strong, flexible, and successful partnership that gets results. So, let's dance! Agree that partnerships are like dances? Give us a like if you're ready to join in on the fun and join the conversation in the comment section by sharing your experiences. #origanius #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #growtogether #collaborationiskey #collaborativeleadership #collaboration

Are you struggling to find the right balance in your collaborations? As an amateur ballroom dancer (it started as a mandatory course ages ago but got me hooked), I know that control in a dance can shift back and forth between partners as the music and rhythm change. The same goes for win-win partnerships - the leading partner can shift based on the changing needs and circumstances of the collaboration. In a balanced control dynamic, partners trust each other's expertise and are able to take the lead, when necessary, but also know when to follow and support each other. This creates a flexible and adaptive partnership that can pivot and adjust as needed to achieve its goals. Just like in a dance, partners in a balanced control dynamic have complementary interests, not competing ones. They understand that their success is interdependent, and that by working together and leveraging each other's strengths, they can achieve much more than they ever could on their own. On the dance floor, the key to a successful dance is the ability to adapt and adjust as the music changes - the same goes for partnerships. By building a balanced control dynamic based on respect and trust, you and your partners become comfortable with shifting the leading role as needed by the circumstances of your project. You're setting the foundation for a strong, flexible, and successful partnership that gets results. So, let's dance! Agree that partnerships are like dances? Give us a like if you're ready to join in on the fun and join the conversation in the comment section by sharing your experiences. #origanius #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #growtogether #collaborationiskey #collaborativeleadership #collaboration

As a former Theatre Director, I always had to be creative with every single decision I would make. It's not a bad thing as creativity can positively influence other people, however, it's hard to be creative all of the time especially when you have days where you experience a block. There were some days during grad school where I would botch concepts due to having a block plus I'd have to face twenty six different opinions from classmates since my creative work was always on display even during my bad days. Creativity is fun, however, it can be a lot of work. The reason why I joined the team at Darwin is because we want to enhance creativity within the ad space. We all come from both marketing and sales backgrounds. We know what it is like to have your work shown to the world where creativity does need to be a driving force. I'm so happy that I get to help others see where creativity can be enhanced. It's vital to keep on testing in a creative way because creativity drives long term results. Do you agree or disagree? #creativity #leadership #darwin #goals

ICYMI: Cannes may be over, but the Adland is still buzzing with insights and debriefs on the groundbreaking work showcased at the festival this year. Ben Essen has shared some thoughts on how creativity thrives on reimagining the past, featured in his piece for Campaign. He states, "...all the ground-breaking Grand Prix winners contain recognisable fragments of great ideas that have come before." He continues, "A [better] question for any creative review is: "We know this worked before, so how do we twist it for a new context?" This lets us leverage the proven effectiveness of past campaigns while infusing them with contemporary relevance." Read his analysis and explore the trends and winning work that filled the Croisette conversation: https://lnkd.in/ecYZXVfn #CannesLions #Creativity #Adland

The perfect team right?! Have you seen the stunning Netherlands entry to this year's #WorldOfDance? It's been on my mind for quite a few weeks now and countless views of it (you're welcome if you've not seen it yet) 💃🕺 I've been captivated by it for so many reasons! This performance not only showcases the talent of the individuals but also highlights the company and the choreographer (manager) who have all worked to such a high standard. Their effort has elevated them on the world stage, capturing attention both inside and outside of the dance world. But what can we take from it here on LinkedIn? It made me think of the magic ingredients to the perfect team. 🧙♂️ 💃 Creativity: Encouraging innovative ideas and approaches. 🕺 Talent: Recognising and nurturing individual strengths. 💃 Daring to Be Different: Embracing unique perspectives and methods. 🕺 Discipline: Maintaining high standards and consistent effort. 💃 Consistency: Delivering reliable performance over time. 🕺 Fun: Keeping the environment enjoyable and engaging. 💃 Celebrating Each Team Member: Valuing each person's contributions. 🕺 Self-Expression: Allowing team members to express their individuality. 💃 Accountability: Allowing personal responsibility for their performance. These elements have created a dynamic and effective team and I think it's something we can translate into business practices. If I've missed something it's made you think of (each person will likely see different things, that's the beauty of the creative arts) then please comment below, otherwise take a moment out to enjoy! #TeamBuilding #Leadership #WorldOfDance #Innovation #BusinessGrowth https://lnkd.in/eNNfg2iz

FGA (Fly Green Alliance) are proposing if we are radically honest we are more likely to make change and quicker. I went to Amsterdam Dance Event green event last week - ADE Green - and it was a great and inspiring day meeting people in the music industry managing events with great ideas. I will write up some take aways from the event but firstly I have been gathering some thoughts on the topic of radical honest, so I want to share a thought leadership piece. As this quote also says don't be afraid of the space between a dream and reality, if we think of this in work terms then this is the space between idealism and pragmatism. What do you think? #radicalhonesty #development #energytransition #FGAthoughtleadership Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e6prGBGD