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Establishing Credibility

Today, let's explore the importance of credibility as the foundation for successful collaborations. Establishing credibility is essential for fostering a positive and efficient work environment.

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Qualities of a Great Leader

Today, I wanted to share qualities that contribute to being a great leader. I’m confident that your commitment to these qualities will pave the way for success and make a lasting impact on those you lead.

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Mastering Deck Building & More

A deck is a presentation that serves as a valuable tool for consolidating ideas. It helps ensure clarity within the team's execution and provides stakeholders with a clear vision of what to expect.

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The Danger of Assuming

Today, I’d like to talk about something that affects our work: assumptions. Have you ever questioned whether you rely too much on guesswork when it comes to project details or decision-making? I’ve found myself thinking about this more often as I’ve witnessed its negative effects on both myself and others.

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5 Ways to Manage Burnout

Burnout is a real challenge, especially when navigating a dynamic and demanding creative field. To help combat burnout, I want to share some key strategies that have made a significant difference in maintaining my well-being and productivity.

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8 Keys to Project Managing Well

Today, I wanted to share some valuable insights to project managing effectively. Whether you're a seasoned project manager or just starting out in this role, these principles will help you navigate the complexities of project management and guide the path to project success.

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Create Well: Reflections from VOUSCon 2023

I wanted to take a moment to share some reflections with you from VOUSCon, an annual conference hosted by my church. Serving at VOUSCon has been an incredible experience. Core memories! Yet it has also reminded me of the importance of prioritizing well-being amidst demanding commitments. Especially now as a parent.

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Unlocking the Power of the Creative Brief

Have you ever found yourself working on a project, only to realize that you didn't meet expectations simply because you weren't aware of what they were? Have you ever received feedback that turned out to be personal preferences, all because clear goals hadn't been set from the beginning?

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Character As A Key Metric For Success

I’ve been thinking about the impact of character in our careers. The “success” I’ve had has come from consistent character, not just skill. I’ve been granted “access” before I had skill. That’s a beautiful thing — it signals that those around you trust in you enough based mostly on character. Why? Because good character is embedded with qualities that see things through and do them well.

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Q&A / Shared Note: 001

{Question} Hey Kary! I work with “X” Church as their art director and senior designer. I’m trying to rework our project management system for all our creative projects (design, video, etc). The not so fun part of creative! Looking at apps such as Clickup, Teamwork, Asana, Monday, all those typical ones. Do you have any advice on this for systems you use at VOUS? Or anyone else you’d recommend I talk to? Thanks for your time!!

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Hi, My Name Is Kary: An Introduction

I’m Karielys (most know me as “Kary”). I was born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico in 1990. When I was seven my parents moved to Miami, Florida where I’ve lived ever since. I’m married to Angel Acevedo, also a graphic designer. We have a son, Aevin, who was born in December 2022.

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