tracey copeland

Playing Nice While Playing Devil’s Advocate

Conflict practically guarantees the success of any team! Well, not exactly. I’m referring to a very specific kind of “conflict”…the role of devil’s advocate or skeptic. Amongst other things, I’m an analytical problem-solver. I try to see things from many perspectives which makes me a good marketer. I always look for loopholes, flaws, and gapsContinue reading “Playing Nice While Playing Devil’s Advocate”

Help…I Need More Content!

Did you know that October 31st is National Bug Busting Day in the UK? (Bugs as in head lice…blech!) I’ve spent many hours dreaming up content ideas. When I hit a creative lull, leveraging content that already exists is a great way to kick start my brain. Recycle or reimagine your own work. Or lookContinue reading “Help…I Need More Content!”

Are You Listening?

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” — Stephen R. Covey My not-so-great meeting habit has always been the impulse to interrupt a speaker when something they say sparks an interesting idea. Being disrespectful or diminishing the speaker’s ideas is never my intent, but thatContinue reading “Are You Listening?”