Mike PopowskiExplaining “The Why” vs. “The How”This is probably one of the easiest way for me to delineate leaders vs. managers. I’ve learned a ton leading Dagger from three people to 26…Jul 22, 2017Jul 22, 2017
Mike PopowskiGritCore to the word “grit” is an inherent stick-to-it-iveness that we place high value on at Dagger. In the past, we’ve celebrated the word…Nov 27, 2016Nov 27, 2016
Mike PopowskiProactive Service = Winning TeamsThe ad agency business is a team sport. Those who find success on agency teams frequently seek opportunities to add value where others can…Nov 27, 2016Nov 27, 2016
Mike PopowskiPositive Vibrations (one of our core values)“All that we are is a result of what we have thought” — BuddhaNov 11, 2016Nov 11, 2016
Mike PopowskiComfortably UncomfortableDiscomfort brings engagement and change. Discomfort means you’re doing something that others were unlikely to do, because they’re hiding…Nov 6, 2016Nov 6, 2016
Mike PopowskiOur Core ValuesWe rolled out Dagger’s values at last month’s company retreat. These were painstakingly discussed and refined over the course of a few…Nov 6, 2016Nov 6, 2016
Mike PopowskiWhy We GrowDagger has almost tripled in size in the last 12 months by both objective measures: monthly revenue and number of full-time employees. We…Nov 6, 2016Nov 6, 2016
Mike PopowskiThe Real Business DevelopmentWhen we hear the term ‘business development,’ so often our minds turn to prospects, sales cycles, pipelines, pitches and other “revenue…Oct 13, 2016Oct 13, 2016
Mike PopowskiSay NoOne of the biggest culture (and long-term growth) killers in the agency business is taking on work that the agency simply shouldn’t be…Aug 15, 2016Aug 15, 2016
Mike PopowskiOur Weapon Of Choice: SpeedOne key to Dagger’s transformative growth is our disciplined approach speedy decision-making.Aug 8, 2016Aug 8, 2016