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What NOT to Do When Trying to Inspire Your Game Studio: Leadership Mistakes That Destroy Trust Instead of Rebuilding It
Every game studio goes through difficult periods.
Networking with Purpose: How to Network as a Leader in the Video Game Industry by Helping Others First
There are few words in our industry that make people more uncomfortable than networking.
Oops, I Did It Again! Why Celebrating Failures Makes Better Games
On this week’s YouTube episode of Press Start Leadership Podcast, we discuss:
Oops, I Did It Again! Why Celebrating Failures Makes Better Games
The Five Most Powerful Words You Can Say as a Leader in the Video Game Industry: “How Can I Help You?”
One of the biggest misconceptions people have about leadership is that becoming a leader means becoming the person with all the answers. It is an easy assumption to make because many organizations unintentionally reinforce it.
Finding Your Guide: How Industry Mentors Transform Video Game Leadership
On this week’s YouTube episode of Press Start Leadership Podcast, we discuss:
Finding Your Guide: How Industry Mentors Transform Video Game Leadership
How to Build a Game Studio Repository That Actually Works
On this week’s YouTube episode of Press Start Leadership Podcast, we discuss:
How to Build a Game Studio Repository That Actually Works
Lowering Your Expectations Without Lowering Your Passion: Leading Through a Slower Game Industry
Over the past few years, I have found myself having the same conversation with studio founders, creative directors, producers, and independent developers across multiple countries and at countless industry events. Whether the discussion
Motivating Teams Through Rough Times: Being Honest Without Killing the Spirit of Your Game Studio
One of the easiest things to do in game development is come up with exciting ideas. Most teams are not short on creativity. Designers, creative directors, engineers, artists, and even stakeholders regularly generate mechanics,
Designing for Production Reality: Why Great Ideas Fail Without Execution Awareness
One of the easiest things to do in game development is come up with exciting ideas. Most teams are not short on creativity. Designers, creative directors, engineers, artists, and even stakeholders regularly generate mechanics,
Rituals That Make Studios Better
On this week’s episode of Press Start Leadership Podcast, we discuss:
Rituals That Make Studios Better
The Power of Looking Inward
On this week’s YouTube episode of Press Start Leadership Podcast, we discuss:
The Power of Looking Inward: How Self-Reflection Elevates Game Development Leaders
Leadership Through Constraints: Why Limits Create Better Games
One of the most common misconceptions in the video game industry is the belief that unlimited resources naturally lead to better games. More budget, more developers, more time, and fewer restrictions are often viewed as ideal







