James Croft

90 pages written so far in my first screenplay. Reaching the final stretch of Act III. Loving the process so far.

a painting of a house next to a river with a bridge over it ALT: a painting of a house next to a river with a bridge over it

TV writers/producers: Can I help one of y’all write a biographical mini-series on the life of Thomas Kinkade, starring Danny McBride? You in, HBO?

I try to give my kids a love for a breath of musical tastes. We frequently listen to Al Green, Bill Withers, and Otis Redding. Healthy mix of Radiohead, Muse, and other stuff too. They don’t share my love for Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash though. 🤷🏼‍♂️

Don’t whine, grind “I have no tolerance for people who whine but don’t grind.” - Jim VandeHei, Just the Good Stuff What You’re Not Changing, You’re Choosing.

REMEMBER: What you’re not changing, you’re choosing.

That’s the key reminder in this week’s whiteboard: www.linkedin.com/pulse/dont-w...

Your impact isn’t limited to the room. Think bigger and expand your influence!
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To maximize your reach, take a holistic approach:

1️⃣ Reinforce key messages with a blog, newsletter, or email blast.
2️⃣ Share gratitude or behind-the-scenes content on social media.
3️⃣ Seek media interviews during the event.
4️⃣ Pitch an op-ed to local papers or trade publications.
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In thought leadership, speaking engagements often take center stage—and for good reason.

In-person events leave lasting impressions and build genuine connections. But only so many people fit in a conference room.
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Not at my desk to start this week, but I find myself reflecting on Gandhi’s words below.

Staying grounded in truth requires courage, but it’s the foundation of trust and integrity.

What does this quote mean to you in your work or personal life? Let’s discuss.

#Leadership #Integrity #Truth #Quote

So then let’s sue their pants off at every opportunity.

Wow! Congrats, Nate! Looking forward to what you do here.

This week’s whiteboard is a timeless call for resilience and optimism, even in uncertain times. #MLKDay #quote

Question of the day: What is the purpose of government?

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Athena is selling cookies for her Girl Scout Troop.

Get ‘em: digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/athena...

Lizard King and 90s night for the Icemen Hockey game tonight.

The 8yo hears them play Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit on the sound system and sings along… with the words from the Weird Al version.

#ParentingRight

Deep thoughts for this week’s whiteboard on the nature of charity… Does “true” charity require sacrifice? If you’re giving something away that you don’t really need, what’s the sacrifice?

I get the attention on Kismet receptions. It fits themes of extravagance and a disconnection between elected leaders and the citizenry.

But real corruption doesn’t happen at cocktail parties. Which Council members are getting campaign donations from Jaguars-related PACs? That’s where I’d look.

Exclusive | UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot outside Hilton hotel in Midtown in possible targeted attack: sources The CEO of UnitedHealth was fatally shot in the chest Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown in what police say was a targeted attack.

Disheartening news out of New York this morning. My heart goes out to his friends and family.

nypost.com/2024/12/04/u...

Looking to the south this morning and saw this strange sight in the sky. Was there a space launch this morning?