Do you have a framework for making decisions? How do you know which opportunities to take and which to pass on? Can someone take a look at your work – how you lead, write, talk, collaborate – and see what matters to you? In my 2015 book Louder Than Words, I wrote about the value …

If you are feeling uninspired, recognize that it could be due to feeding on the output of the Zeitgeist Blender. Don’t allow cultural sentiment to rob you of the joy of surprise and delight. This is the podcast version of an essay from ToddHenry.com. You can read the full essay here. (Visited 25 times, 1 …

Each person has a unique form of genius to offer the world. It’s the thing that you bring to the table that no one around you can bring because of your unique combination of passions, skills, and experiences. On today’s episode, Ozan Varol is here to discuss how each of us can awaken our unique …

There are two parts to the tag that most of us wear: creative + professional. “Creative” means that you get to use your skills to solve problems and create new value every day. “Professional” means that you do it for money, which means that sometimes you have to do what’s expedient even when it’s not …

Throughout history, people have had to adapt to changing circumstances and opportunities in order to thrive. However, the pace of change has been accelerating for the past century in an unprecedented way. And, as creative pros, we often feel the effects of the pace of change. On today’s interview, Dr. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman is here …

Today we’re talking about a topic that affects many high-achieving individuals: imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where individuals doubt their abilities and fear being exposed as frauds. Now, to be clear there is a difference between imposter syndrome and self-awareness. Self-awareness is the recognition that your skill level may not be sufficient …

James Cameron is a famous filmmaker known for his visionary approach and use of cutting-edge technology in cinema. Recently, we were both speakers at Festival de las Ideas in Puebla, Mexico, where he spoke about creativity and the creative process. On this episode, I share three big ideas that I drew from his speech that …

What separates high achievers from everyone else? And perhaps more importantly for those who lead a team, how can you create an environment in which high achievers can thrive? On this episode Robert Glazer is here to share core principles from his new book Elevate Your Team. We discuss the four core capacities that high …

What do you do when you encounter a challenging problem that seems to have no immediate solution? Rather than simply pushing forward on the work in a traditional way, you might try to leverage a “workaround”, or a less-direct method of solving the problem. Paulo Savaget has studied the tactics of many innovative organizations and …

The stories you believe shape your everyday behavior, including your collaboration and your ability to generate new ideas. Have you ever paused to consider the stories that are actually playing in your head? In this episode, Michael Hyatt shares insights about how your mindset affects your leadership, your intuition, and even your ability to stay …