The Role: Intercession

Intercession is a unique and valid term for the action of the coordinator. Let's first look at the definition:

Dictionary.com:

1.	an act or instance of interceding.

2.	an interposing or pleading on behalf of another person.

It is because of point #2 that brings this post to notion. Everyday I am in the role of Intercession. I continually find myself communicating and persuading within two separate worlds: business and creative (left brain/right brain).

It is the role of the Coordinator to know what drives all aspects of the business towards the ultimate goal of profit. In order to intercede successfully, an understanding of who you are interceding for is required. This leads me to an article by producer Peter V. Cook which dives in to describe what drives creatives. In this article Cook takes an in depth look at five languages that motivate creatives.

"Taking inventory of your core motivations and those of your team will allow you to communicate in ways that everyone on your team will appreciate. Review your current process of offering feedback, rewards, critique and motivation through each of these 5 love languages to determine where you can improve and enhance the commitment of your team members." The 5 Love Languages of Cre8tives