What separates compelling leaders from the rest? They are able to tell stories that inspire action and change. Today's guest, Paul Smith, shares how to tell stories that will help us lead and collaborate more effectively.
Steven Pressfield is a warrior. He gets up everyday and fights Resistance to put words on a page and bring art to life. Steven’s book The War of Art is a masterpiece on how to thrive in the create-on-demand world.
One of the biggest challenges we all face is getting people to listen to our ideas, especially in a team setting. In this episode, I share four tips for getting your ideas heard.
Small things done well lead to big results. Small things done poorly eventually lead to failure. As a creative professional, you have three responsibilities to fulfill. In this episode, we address each of them and a few small practices to help you succeed in 2015.
Some people are naturally drawn to sketching ideas and concepts. Others fear it. Today's guest, Mike Rohde, will share how all of us can use sketching as a way to unlock ideas and new avenues of thought with tips from his new book The Sketchnote Workbook.
Jocelyn Glei, Director of 99u, returns to the podcast to share three big movements that are affecting creative pros and businesses, and to talk about the brand new book Make Your Mark.
It's great when inspiration strikes and you're deeply motivated to do your work, but what about when you simply can't muster the will to do your important work? Today we share three simple steps to getting moving, even when you don't feel the "fire in your belly".
Do you have a set of practices that keep you steady and on-course? For years I've had a small group of daily activities that have helped me pursue my long-term goals, and today I'll share them with you and tell you how you can incorporate the same ideas into your own life and work.
Is it possible to make a good living making art you love? Lisa Congdon says "YES!", and she shares specific strategies for how to do so in her new book Art, Inc.
We're all familiar with the myth of the lone genius, which states that most creative work is performed in isolation by brilliant individuals. However, today's guest Joshua Wolf Shenk shares research from his new book about how the pair is actually the primary creative unit.
Did you know that Jimi Hendrix once toured as the opening act for The Monkees? Let's just say that the experiment didn't go so well. Here are some reflections on making art for the wrong crowd.
We are obsessed with dominant leaders. With the #1. But what about those who are better equipped to be the #2, or the counselor, the truth-teller? Global Vice-Chairman of Saatchi & Saatchi Richard Hytner is here to tell us how to become a better "consiglieri".
Ryan Holiday, author of the fantastic new book The Obstacle Is The Way, shares his journey into stoicism, and discusses how we can find possibility even in the midst of setbacks.
Steven Kotler, author of THE RISE OF SUPERMAN, shares practical insights on how to trigger the peak performance state called "flow" more consistently in life and work.
Simon Sinek, author of the new book Leaders Eat Last, shares his insights into what makes great leaders effective and compelling.
Jocelyn Glei, Director of 99u, shares her career journey and talks a bit about how creative pros should be thinking about career paths and voice.
Brian Clark explains why creative professionals should be creating media to have an impact in the marketplace, and help them achieve their goals.
Pamela Slim shares insights from her new book Body of Work: Finding The Thread That Ties Your Story Together.
Why do you do what you do? Today, Tom Asacker explains how belief drives action in creativity and leadership.
Scott Stratten, author of the new book QR Codes Kill Kittens, shares insights on how to market with more clarity and empathy.