Importance of learning online to replace formal degree seeking activities by Lolly Daskal and Matthew Brimer, founder of General Assembly, turning thinkers into creaters
"Luckily for you, there are now a ton of educational resources and pathways to learn web design and hone your skills, available both online and offline, without the requirement of pursuing a traditional college degree. When hiring a designer, most employers today care about your portfolio over your resume, your creative talent over your GPA, and your ability to produce great work over the name brand of the school you attended."
blog by Tanveer Naseer on leadership terms. Tweeted by Lolly Daskal in March 2014.
Terms are meraki (Greek for doing something with love, creativity, & self); sawubona--seeing those we lead for the people they are; ubuntu--becoming aware of the impact we have on those around us; Taarradhin--transforming compromise from zero-sum into a win for everyone.