The Daily Creative podcast is officially on hiatus until later this summer. There are 150 back episodes available until then. See you later this year! Download the...

What’s the difference between ego and condidence, and how do they play into the creative process and team dynamics? Download the...

There are two key things that creative pros need. On this episode, I share a framework to help you talk with your manager about them. Download the...

Today, I share the story of a friend of mine who won a HUGE piece of business because of a little thing he did that made a big difference to the potential client. Download the...

The “ping” is always around us, luring and distracting us from our important work. On this episode, I share a strategy for dealing with those annoying distractions. Download the...

Clear lines of authority are critical to effective creative work. On this episode, I share why authority is important, and challenge you to consider where the authority lies with your current projects. Download the...

Another question I’m often asked is how to get into public speaking. On this episode, I share a few insights I’ve learned in my years giving dozens of presentations a year. Download the...

It’s a question I’m asked often: how do I get my book published? On this episode, I share a few things I’ve learned about the world of traditional book publishing. Download the...

Why are there both tasks and objectives on the weekly plan sheet? On this episode, I share the difference between the two and how they relate. Download the...

Focus is a challenge in today’s hyper-distracted world. On this episode, I share two questions you can ask that will lead to deeper focus and more productive creativity. Download the...

If you manage a team, or have to collaborate with one, today’s episode offers a powerful question you can ask to increase trust and improve productivity. Download the...

You play various roles in your life, but how often are you mindful of them? On this episode, I share some ideas about identifying those roles and setting goals within them. Download the...

When we see the world through a yellow filter, we fear making ourselves vulnerable, which is THE key component to effective creativity. On this episode, I offer a strategy for countering the yellow filter. Download the...

Ever find yourself stewing with envy over someone else’s opportunities? It could be affecting your creativity. Today, I explain why. Download the...

Ever find yourself getting angry and you don’t even know why? Often it’s due to unmet expectations, even if they were unspoken ones. Download the...

Jim says, “I’ve often used the phrase thick skin/sharp mind/pure heart. Howimportant is that thick skin? Creative work is intensely personal. Weget deeply invested in what we’re doing, and we don’t always takecriticism well. What are some...

Monicka asks, “Hibernation vs Drifting. How do you tell them apart, and do you know where you stand?” On this episode, I share some differences between incubation phase and just bouncing from thing to thing. Download the...

What do you do when you’re burned out? How do you recover? On this episode, I share a few ideas. Download the...

Juli asks about the concept of a body of work and how she should think about building her own. Download the...

Stan asks how I use note cards and notebooks to capture thoughts and ideas. Download the...