Whales, Dolphins, and Minnows in Free-to-Play Games — Navigating the complex dynamics of different spending profiles within free-to-play games is a challenging yet crucial aspect of game design and monetization strategy. As a leader in game development, understanding the spending habits of your player base is fundamental to the success of your F2P game. …

Mastering the Art of Thinking — In the fast-paced world of business, leaders often feel the pressure to deliver results quickly. There’s a sense that everything must be done “for yesterday,” leaving little room for patience. However, building a successful business requires time, and many things can, and will, go wrong along the way. …

Why You Should Avoid the Blame Game — We’ve all been there: something goes wrong, and instead of owning up to our mistakes, we instinctively look for someone else to blame. This seemingly natural inclination to deflect responsibility is often driven by an innate desire to protect our self-image or to avoid the discomfort of admitting fault. While…

A New Paradigm for Business Success — In the world of business, competition is often seen as the driving force behind success. However, an excessive focus on outperforming rivals can be detrimental to a company’s growth and development. Is competition always the key to business success? How can businesses balance the need to outperform rivals with the…

Unleash the Power of Pirate Metrics — KPIs are crucial for F2P games as they provide insights into the performance and success of various aspects of the game. Without tracking and analyzing KPIs, game developers may not be aware of areas for improvement and make poor decisions. However, what KPIs should you look at to launch and…

The Unhealthy Life of a Leader and Entrepreneur — I started my gaming company in 2012. It did very well. However, as the years passed, the pressure and stress of managing a growing gaming company took a toll on my mental health. …

The 5 Fears That Keep Executives Up at Night — Leadership is a challenging task that comes with its own sets of fears and anxieties. Being responsible for a team or an organization can take a toll on a leader’s mental and emotional health. These fears can range from fear of failure, fear of making the wrong decision, fear of…

How to Master the 4 Ancient Stoic Virtues to Revolutionize Your Team Leadership and Skyrocket Success — Leadership is not just about managing resources and delegating tasks, it is also about guiding and inspiring people to reach their full potential. As a leader, you are responsible for creating a work culture that fosters growth, creativity, and productivity. …

Leaders who understand that build stronger teams — Being a team player is one of the most valuable qualities a person should develop to thrive in the world of work. Most of the things we do depend on others. It’s hard for a person alone to do everything by herself. …