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April 8, 2025

The Magical Power of Strategic Indifference

In this episode of Daily Creative, we delve into the concept of "Strategic Indifference," a powerful approach to leadership and creativity. We share insights on how Steve Jobs exemplified this concept when he returned to Appl...
April 1, 2025

Reverse The Search

In this episode of Daily Creative, we discuss how to make yourself stand out in a competitive job market by reversing the traditional job search approach. We highlight the inspiring story of Nina Mufleh , who broke through th...
Guest: Madeline Mann
March 25, 2025

Wild Courage

In this episode of Daily Creative we are joined by Jenny Wood , author of Wild Courage and former executive at Google. We delve into the concept of mediocrity and how many bright creatives can inadvertently settle for less du...
Guest: Jenny Wood
March 18, 2025

Trust + Enough

In this episode of Daily Creative, we dive into the essential dynamics of trust within creative organizations and our personal relationship with money. We start with a discussion on how trust is foundational in the creative p...
March 11, 2025

Two Moments

In this episode of Daily Creative, we share insights from my recent (grueling, yet rewarding) speaking tour across the United States, where I delivered nine keynote presentations in just 14 days. My travel provided me with v...
Feb. 25, 2025

Bambino (replay)

Chances are, you're probably not taking enough shots. In this episode, we explore the importance of starting more and letting go of the pressure to finish everything. We discuss how embracing parallel creation and being unafr...
Feb. 18, 2025

Brave New World

In this episode we delve into the concept of adopting a brave mindset in our daily lives, drawing inspiration from Todd Henry's book "The Brave Habit." Throughout the episode, we discuss the significance of choosing which nar...
Feb. 11, 2025

10% Better?

In this episode, we delve into the powerful concept of incremental improvement, using the inspiring example of one writer's simple but effective writing routine. We're joined via a 2016 interview by Dan Harris, author of "10%...
Guest: Dan Harris
Feb. 5, 2025

Outsiders

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating story of Fred Cox, a former NFL kicker for the Minnesota Vikings, who transitioned from the football field to becoming the inventor of the Nerf football. His story showcases how i...
Jan. 28, 2025

Inspire

In today’s episode, we welcome Adam Galinsky, social psychologist, leadership expert, and author of the book "Inspire." Galinsky discusses the concept of the "leader amplification effect" and describes his visionary-exemplar-...
Guest: Adam Galinsky
Jan. 21, 2025

Assassins

In today's episode of Daily Creative, we dive into the subtle yet powerful dynamics that can undermine our creative potential. Imagine you're driving down a familiar road, and your car begins to pull to one side, requiring co...
Jan. 14, 2025

Defy

In this episode, we explore the nature of taking a stand. Our guest, Dr. Sunita Sah (author of Defy ), a professor at Cornell University and an organizational psychologist, joins us to delve deep into the concept of defiance....
Guest: Sunita Sah
Jan. 7, 2025

Hunch

In this episode we explore the importance of remaining open to unexpected detours and serendipitous moments in our creative and personal lives. Our guest, Bernadette Jiwa, a recognized authority on storytelling in business in...
Dec. 17, 2024

Good Thinking

In this episode, we explore the importance of the narratives we surround ourselves with, as highlighted by our guest, Gabriel Reilich, the head of content and innovation at Upworthy and author of the book Good People . Gabrie...
Dec. 10, 2024

So Emotional

Show Notes: Daily Creative - "So Emotional" In this episode of Daily Creative, we explore the profound impact of emotion in our creative processes. We begin with a captivating story about Walt Disney and how his emotional res...
Guest: Greg Hoffman
Dec. 3, 2024

Early Bird, Second Mouse

In this episode, we delve into the question of whether it's better to be first to market... or second. Safi Bahcall, author of "Loonshots," discusses the importance of nurturing big ideas and differentiates between product-ty...
Guest: Safi Bachall
Nov. 19, 2024

Why Productive Passion Is Your Advantage (keynote)

In this episode we revisit Todd's powerful talk delivered at Schermerhorn Symphony Hall in Nashville, TN for the Story Conference. Todd discusses the importance of shunning comfort zones, overcoming fear, and identifying your...
Nov. 12, 2024

Kinder

In this episode, we reflect on the importance of vulnerability and kindness in fostering meaningful relationships, both personal and professional. Our guest, James Rhee, author of Red Helicopter , recounts an impactful kinder...
Nov. 5, 2024

Say What They Can't Unhear

In today's episode, we dive deep into the intriguing world of perception and communication. It all begins with a story about how a seemingly simple movie night turned into a revelation about differing perspectives. We explore...
Oct. 29, 2024

Seize The Moment

In this episode, we explore the stories of two remarkable individuals who took bold steps to seize opportunities in their lives, despite facing incredible challenges. First, we hear from Trey Sheneman, a marketing consultant ...
Oct. 22, 2024

This Is Strategy

In this episode, we are joined by renowned author and strategist Seth Godin , who shares invaluable insights into understanding and developing effective strategies. We delve into the concept of elegant versus inelegant strate...
Guest: Seth Godin
Oct. 16, 2024

The Mouse-Mansion Maxim

In this episode of Daily Creative, we explore a quote from Richard Rohr: "A mouse in a mansion does not need to take lessons in humility." This imagery of a mouse confidently navigating a grand space leads us into a profound ...
Oct. 8, 2024

Never Play It Safe

In this thought-provoking episode of Daily Creative, we delve into the concept of safety, its potential illusions, and how it impacts creativity. Chase Jarvis (author of Never Play It Safe ) shares his personal journey from a...
Guest: Chase Jarvis
Oct. 2, 2024

Productive Failure

What if failure isn't just something to be tolerated and learned from, but actually something to be designed for? In this episode, we delve into an unconventional approach to success through the lens of failure. We are joined...
Guest: Manu Kapur