Jeff Madoff

Jeff Madoff, author of 'Casting, Not Hiring', talks about the revolutionary idea of casting instead of hiring for teams. Using theater metaphors, they discuss auditioning employees for chemistry and charisma. Explore creating a collaborative work environment and infusing meaning into work. Discover how evaluating talent like a theater director can lead to a more cohesive and successful team.

Jeff Madoff, a fashion designer, playwright, author, professor, and entrepreneur, explores the essence of creativity. They discuss how creativity is innate in every human, how it solves problems and translates ideas into businesses. Topics covered include pursuing passions, fear of being perceived as cringe, embracing risk, evolution of failure, starting new creative projects, and challenges in starting a podcast.

Jeff Madoff, author of "Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas," shares his insights from a diverse career spanning fashion design, film production, and teaching. He emphasizes that building a creative career is a marathon, not a sprint. Madoff discusses the importance of resilience against criticism and understanding market value. Storytelling emerges as a powerful tool for branding, and he offers personal anecdotes about navigating challenges in pricing creative work during tough times. His engaging journey inspires listeners to embrace creativity in their own careers.