One essay a week, since 2016

The Weekly Journal
of Creative Leadership

An exploration of purpose-driven, creative leadership by Dimitri Antonopoulos, Founder of March First, and Managing Director of human-centred design consultancy, Tank.

Jun 12,2026
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4 min read
Jun 04,2026
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3 min read
May 29,2026
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5 min read

Thank you so, so, so much. It’s like you have this uncanny ability to say the right thing, at the right time.

Designer
Sydney, Australia

You've shown me what creative leadership actually means. Thank you.

Art Director
Beyern, Germany

I love your courage and conviction. Especially to say (and publish) what other people think and say behind people’s backs but never lay out in the open.

Social Entrepreneur
Brisbane, Australia

I really feel privileged to receive your emails every week and I always read them slowly, carefully right through.

You have really inspired me in so many ways and your thoughts have supported mine where no one else’s have. Your voice makes a difference.

Community Manager
Belgrade, Serbia

I don’t know how you do it, I’m just glad you are brave enough to share such ideas.

Sustainability Manager
Sāo Paulo, Brazil

I didn’t know it but I needed that today. Your articles help build positivity and simple happiness. We’re all the better for your work.

Marketing Director
Melbourne, Australia

Your emails are just incredible. Your wit, your compassion and honesty, and outlook on the good and bad — you hit a nerve with every email.

You inspire me, make me teary, laugh out loud or just get my shit together. Just wonderful.

CEO, Gallery
Wellington, New Zealand

Through all of the inbox messages, promotional emails and general clutter that happens in one’s inbox these days, I’m truly excited every time I see one of yours come in. It’s a funny little feeling that makes me proud of what I’m doing and pumped to learn more.

Design Director
Sydney, Australia

Just a quick note to let you know that I never used to think about leadership before I started reading your newsletter or doing your courses. Now it’s something I think about every day. I don’t have many people to lead but I feel I’m leading my own life better at least, and that’s down to you.
So thank you.

Creative Director
Adelaide, Australia

This hit home. I’m so grateful to be part of your weekly journal, having the opportunity to have you in my life even if it’s just in writing and to learn to be a better person thanks to you. Have an amazing week.

CEO, Sports Industry
Cape Town, South Africa

Thank you for this essay, but more importantly thank you for putting the lessons you’ve learned out there for all of us to mix with our own. Thank you for being generous and very inspirational for people like me, ordinary people trying to do work that is meaningful. Your work improves the lives of people who come in contact with it.

Creator/Entrpreneur
Helsinki, Finland

Hola from Madrid!

Do you know the impact you have? Thank you!!

Illustrator
Madrid, Spain

Such moving, daring, dangerous thoughts this week.

I had to blink back tears as you narrowed down on your conclusion.

CEO, Health
Bendigo, Australia

You make me so proud to be creative.

Product Designer
Athens Greece

Hands down the best email I’ve read all week.

Freelance Designer
Hackney, UK

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience and giving me hope that I can do what I aspire to be and do.

Creative Director
New York, USA

Are you fucking serious?!

Thank you!

Author, Writer
London, UK

Thank you for your humility and for your courage to break down the status quo, and rebuild it into something meaningful.

Editor
London, UK

Your ability to bring story into the space of leadership and creativity is special.

So special.

Marketing Manager
Mumbai, India

I don't read every essay, but I collect them like special nuggets of wisdom which I read from time to time. 

In a world where we are all racing to win something we will never win, your ideas on leadership and creativity bring me a sense of calm.

Gallery Manager
Bangkok, Thailand

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