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Podcast: The Power of Little Ideas (with David Robertson)
Podcast: The Power of Little Ideas (with David Robertson)

Podcast: The Power of Little Ideas (with David Robertson)

When you think about innovation, what comes to mind? Blue-sky ideas? Complete disruption? Something no one has ever seen before? Yes, those are important. However, today's guest David Robertson believes that in our pursuit of disruption we often overlook a very valuable source of new value: little ideas. On today's show, he shares how companies and teams are leveraging little ideas to delight their customers and win fierce loyalty with insights from his book The Power Of Little Ideas.

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Podcast: The Art Of Radical Candor (with Kim Scott)
Podcast: The Art Of Radical Candor (with Kim Scott)

Podcast: The Art Of Radical Candor (with Kim Scott)

At some point in your career, you've probably had "that boss". You know... the one who's either obnoxiously aggressive and issues orders from on-high like the ruler of a small kingdom, or the one who wants so desperately to be liked that they refuse to speak the uncomfortable truth. Maybe - just maybe - you've even been guilty of being that boss from time to time. Kim Scott is here to help. She's the author of Radical Candor, and on today's show she will show you how to avoid Ruinous Empathy, Obnoxious Aggression, and Manipulative Insincerity and create a culture that thrives. 

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Podcast: Turn Everyday Hunches Into Brilliant Work (with Bernadette Jiwa)
Podcast: Turn Everyday Hunches Into Brilliant Work (with Bernadette Jiwa)

Podcast: Turn Everyday Hunches Into Brilliant Work (with Bernadette Jiwa)

Where do great ideas come from? For many creative pros great ideas are simply sourced in everyday experience. However, in order to turn those seemingly commonplace observations into brilliant work, you need to know what you're looking for. Today's guest Bernadette Jiwa has just released a book called Hunch that's all about how to leverage your curiosity and empathy to mine your environment for idea gold.

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Podcast: Real Artists Don’t Starve (with Jeff Goins)
Podcast: Real Artists Don’t Starve (with Jeff Goins)

Podcast: Real Artists Don’t Starve (with Jeff Goins)

We've all heard the myth of the starving artist. Everyone knows that artists have to suffer for their art, live in squalid conditions, and experience great pain in order to produce brilliant work. Except, according to today's guest, that's not really the case. Jeff Goins has just written a new book called Real Artists Don't Starve, and on today's show he shares some of the differences between starving artists and thriving artists, and how you can make enough money from your art to sustain it.

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Podcast: The Story You Believe (with Tom Asacker)
Podcast: The Story You Believe (with Tom Asacker)

Podcast: The Story You Believe (with Tom Asacker)

The story that you believe can either free you or imprison you. On today's episode, Tom Asacker shares what he's learned about how these narratives can prevent you from doing your best work, collaborating with others, and leading at your full potential. Tom has worked with some of the largest companies in the world, helping them unlock how belief drives action, and helping them overcome barriers that are impeding their growth. His latest book is called I Am Keats.

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Podcast: Uncertainty, Systems, and Action (with Seth Godin)
Podcast: Uncertainty, Systems, and Action (with Seth Godin)

Podcast: Uncertainty, Systems, and Action (with Seth Godin)

It's such a joy to have Seth Godin back on the podcast. In this conversation, Seth shares insights about the nature of doing creative work in the face of uncertainty, and how to succeed with the smallest possible market instead of aiming for big.

He also shared a bit about his altMBA program, an intensive, 4-week online workshop for high-performing individuals who want to level up and lead.

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Podcast: How To Be Everything (with Emilie Wapnick)
Podcast: How To Be Everything (with Emilie Wapnick)

Podcast: How To Be Everything (with Emilie Wapnick)

Ever feel like you have too many interests and curiosities to choose just one? For some people, this attribute makes them feel a little out of place in a world of specialists. However, today's guest says there's nothing wrong with you, and that in fact, you might just be a multipotentialite. Emilie Wapnick will tell you what that means with insights from her new book How To Be Everything.

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Podcast: Your Instincts Are Killing Your Creativity (with Adam Hansen)
Podcast: Your Instincts Are Killing Your Creativity (with Adam Hansen)

Podcast: Your Instincts Are Killing Your Creativity (with Adam Hansen)

Your human instincts are fine-tuned for survival, not innovation. This is handy when you're escaping a lion in the wild, but not so great when you need to come up with an amazing new idea for that client project you're working on. On today's episode, Adam Hansen shares a few insights for how to overcome those baked-in instincts with tips from his book Outsmart Your Instincts.

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Podcast: The Dance Of The Possible (with Scott Berkun)
Podcast: The Dance Of The Possible (with Scott Berkun)

Podcast: The Dance Of The Possible (with Scott Berkun)

Where do great ideas come from? More importantly, how do you put them out into the world where they can actually impact people and change the world? Today's guest, Scott Berkun, has spent many years studying these topics, and he's just released a (great) new book called The Dance Of The Possible. On today's episode, we discuss the nature of creativity, how to get unstuck, and how to embrace the dance that is the creative process.

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Podcast: Embracing The Spark and The Grind (with Erik Wahl)
Podcast: Embracing The Spark and The Grind (with Erik Wahl)

Podcast: Embracing The Spark and The Grind (with Erik Wahl)

There are two parts of the creative process that live in constant tension with one another: the spark, which is the exciting idea, and the grind, which is the process of bringing that idea into the world. Today's guest, Erik Wahl, is the author of a new book called The Spark and The Grind, and we have a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, grit, success vs. failure, expectations, and more.

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Podcast: Being An Evangelist For Your Art (with Mike Quackenbush)
Podcast: Being An Evangelist For Your Art (with Mike Quackenbush)

Podcast: Being An Evangelist For Your Art (with Mike Quackenbush)

When you create art for a living, it can sometimes be difficult to talk to others about what you do. That's especially true when others don't have a grid for your core area of passion. In this episode, I have a fun and wide-ranging conversation with Mike Quackenbush, who is the founder of Chikara Wrestling, about how he developed his love for the art of professional wrestling, and how he shares that love and passion for his craft with others.

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Podcast: Becoming a 10% Entrepreneur (with Patrick McGinnis)
Podcast: Becoming a 10% Entrepreneur (with Patrick McGinnis)

Podcast: Becoming a 10% Entrepreneur (with Patrick McGinnis)

So many creative pros spend their entire life exchanging their time and skills for money, but never gain an ownership stake in the work they do. However, some have discovered how to build a portfolio of assets that appreciates over time and gives them more freedom to pursue the work they love.

On today's show, Patrick McGinnis discusses the concept of a 10% Entrepreneur, and how to begin making small side bets that could lead to financial and creative freedom.

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Podcast: Modern Mindfulness and Creativity (with Rohan Gunatillake)
Podcast: Modern Mindfulness and Creativity (with Rohan Gunatillake)

Podcast: Modern Mindfulness and Creativity (with Rohan Gunatillake)

You're running from meeting to meeting. You have four new major priorities due this week. On top of that, traffic is getting worse and you haven't had a vacation in what seems like a decade. Today's guest Rohan Gunatillake is here to help you find a bit of peace and presence in the midst of your sometimes chaotic work life. His latest book is called Modern Mindfulness, and it is a toolkit for helping you develop mindfulness in a world where attention is scarce.

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Podcast: Why We Resist Creative Change (with Jennifer Mueller)
Podcast: Why We Resist Creative Change (with Jennifer Mueller)

Podcast: Why We Resist Creative Change (with Jennifer Mueller)

Ever tried to get your manager to go along with a great idea, but faced resistance on every front? You're not alone. In fact, today's guest Jennifer Mueller argues that most of us are actually resistant to creative change, regardless of what we say. However, she also says that there are some things we can do about our bias against creativity, and they can also help us be more effective in leading change within our workplace. In this episode, she shares insights from her new book Creative Change.

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Podcast: Leading Creative Teams (with Jeremy Bailey)
Podcast: Leading Creative Teams (with Jeremy Bailey)

Podcast: Leading Creative Teams (with Jeremy Bailey)

Leading a team of creative people, especially in times of change and uncertainty, means constantly striking a balance between strategy and creativity. In today's episode, Freshbooks' Creative Director Jeremy Bailey shares insights about how he helps his team stay connected to client needs, how he helps them share their specialized skills throughout the organization, and how the team stays aligned during times of transition.

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Podcast: The Power Of Calling Your Own Bluff (with Julien Smith)
Podcast: The Power Of Calling Your Own Bluff (with Julien Smith)

Podcast: The Power Of Calling Your Own Bluff (with Julien Smith)

Julien Smith is the co-founder and CEO of Breather, a company that allows anyone to book beautiful, private, professional spaces whenever they need them. However, it's an idea that almost didn't happen. In this interview, Julien shares why he felt the need to launch something, why it's important to be an "operator", and why you need to focus on building something a few people will love rather than something a lot of people will like.

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Podcast: Becoming A Prestige Brand (With JP Kuehlwein)
Podcast: Becoming A Prestige Brand (With JP Kuehlwein)

Podcast: Becoming A Prestige Brand (With JP Kuehlwein)

How do the world's greatest brands set themselves apart from the competition, and elicit irrational love from their customers? That's the question that today's guest JP Kuehlwein has been studying for years as he's worked with numerous prestige brands, co-authored Rethinking Prestige Branding, and interviewed great brand leaders via his podcast Ueberbrands. In this episode, he helps all of us consider how we can position our work and stand apart in our competitive space.

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Podcast: How To Be Simply Brilliant (with Bill Taylor)
Podcast: How To Be Simply Brilliant (with Bill Taylor)

Podcast: How To Be Simply Brilliant (with Bill Taylor)

What is it that separates unique, brilliant businesses from their competitors? Today's guest Bill Taylor is the co-fouder of Fast Company magazine, and the author of a brand new book called Simply Brilliant. He tells us how to stop striving to be the best, and to start striving to be the only in our industry.