Author name: Troy Fawkes

One of two founders of Delta Growth, a 14-person digital marketing agency, Troy Fawkes’ background in strategy, sales, marketing, management, and education gives him a unique perspective on managing modern leadership challenges.

Silence Speaks Volumes

I read this the other day while brushing up on my teaching skills. It really captures the antithesis of one of my rules for people trying to improve their social life. My particular rule is: Life is a Comic Book. Everything has to be amazing or horrible, nothing should just be so-so. Not only will …

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You Are Your Own Boss

I remember sitting at a conference table at a shitty furniture company with my boss and some co-workers. My boss was explaining that we weren’t going to get raises. I asked, “what motivates me to work any harder than the bare minimum if I’m not going to be rewarded for it?” My boss looked at …

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The Perfect Shot

I’m not very good at pool. I jump shots. I scratch way more than necessary. I can go ten shots without sinking a ball. While I win more than I lose against people who don’t play regularly, I still lose a lot. But I can visualize the perfect shot. Pool isn’t a very complicated game …

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