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Ted Leonhardt

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in Centralis, WA, The United States

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I co-founded and grew a corporate communications and branding firm to $10 million in fees with a team of 50 before selling it. Later, as Chief Creative Officer, he led 500 creatives across 27 offices worldwide.

For the past twenty years, I've advised founders and leaders of creative firms — helping them negotiate, lead, and do their best work. I write at tedleonhardt.com and on Substack, where I explore the relationship between creative work, leadership, and the lives that shaped the people who do both.

AGE AS AN ASSET
I turned eighty recently, and I say that with genuine pride. I've watched the same cycles repeat across decades. Challenges that feel unprecedented usually follow familiar patterns. I've also learned what doesn't matter. I no lo ...more

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You're Invited — A Book Party in Bellingham

The drawing is from Chapter 12, Black Cadillac

You may have heard: after ten years of writing, my book is done. I’d love to celebrate with you.

Please join me for an afternoon gathering at my home in Bellingham on Saturday, September 19th from 2 to 5 PM.

The Work Beneath the Work: For people who built their strength from struggle — and haven’t named it yet will be available for purchase and s

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	Nail It: Stories for Creatives on Negotiating with Confidence by Ted Leonhardt (Goodreads Author), Allison Laurel (Editor) 3.95 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Work Beneath the Work: For People Who Built Their Strength from Struggle -- and Haven't Named it Yet it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Branding Magazine by Dr Jonathan A.J. Wilson, Ted Leonhardt (Goodreads Author), Len Stein 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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