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Daily Creative with Todd Henry

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34 snips
Apr 22, 2025 • 10min

Are You a Collector, Or a Curator?

Discover the vital difference between collecting and curating in our information-saturated world. Explore a practical three-step framework to transform overwhelming data into meaningful insights. Learn how to ask key questions to fuel your creativity and make sense of the chaos. Understand the importance of eliminating what doesn’t serve your purpose. Get tips for setting up regular curation sessions to keep your ideas fresh and focused, ensuring that your creative work has depth and clarity.
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27 snips
Apr 15, 2025 • 21min

Manage Up

Melody Wilding, a licensed social worker, professor, and author of 'Managing Up', shares her expertise on thriving amid uncertainty. She discusses building chaos-proof rituals to enhance creativity and mental clarity. Melody emphasizes the importance of asking transformative questions and thinking countercyclically to uncover unique opportunities. She also explores the art of managing up, highlighting effective communication and strategic conversations with superiors to foster alignment and trust in the workplace.
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Apr 8, 2025 • 10min

The Magical Power of Strategic Indifference

Explore the concept of Strategic Indifference, a bold approach to leadership and creativity. Learn how Steve Jobs transformed Apple by prioritizing essential tasks and letting go of the non-essential. Discover the courage it takes to ignore distractions for long-term goals. The art of not caring emerges as a superpower, emphasizing timing and context. Understand how empowering teams through strategic indifference enhances independence, enabling focused achievements. It's all about saying no to good things to pursue greatness.
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9 snips
Apr 1, 2025 • 14min

Reverse The Search

In this episode, Madeline Mann, author of 'Reverse the Search', shares her insights on transforming the job search landscape. She emphasizes shifting from being a job seeker to a job shopper, focusing on presenting personal value. The podcast highlights the inspiring story of Nina Mufleh, who caught employers' attention with an innovative product listing resume. Mann also discusses the importance of authenticity in interviews and strategies to minimize perceived risks for employers, encouraging a more engaging, conversational approach.
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12 snips
Mar 25, 2025 • 16min

Wild Courage

Jenny Wood, author of Wild Courage and former Google executive, shares her inspiring journey towards embracing courage. She discusses how fear can lead creative individuals to settle for mediocrity and the crucial moments that ignite transformational change. Jenny introduces her concept of 'wild courage,' encouraging action despite fear. She emphasizes relationship-building through empathy with her 'woo with you' approach and tackles imposter syndrome, urging listeners to embrace their strengths and take bold steps toward their aspirations.
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26 snips
Mar 18, 2025 • 20min

Trust + Enough

Elizabeth Husserl, author of "The Power of Enough," joins to discuss the vital role of trust in creative organizations. She emphasizes that mutual trust between team members and leadership fosters a productive environment. The conversation dives into how personal narratives about money can shape professional decisions and self-worth. Husserl offers insights on improving one's relationship with money, encouraging listeners to reflect on their past financial experiences to enhance their creative journey.
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16 snips
Mar 11, 2025 • 12min

Two Moments

Traveling across the U.S. for a speaking tour not only provided grueling moments but also sparked deep insights. A client's story about bravery highlights the importance of optimism and agency, urging us to confront our repeated mistakes. A casual Uber ride unexpectedly reveals a driver's dream of writing, illustrating how small encounters can inspire and shape our creativity. These conversations remind us that meaningful connections often arise in the simplest of moments, influencing both our lives and the lives of others.
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Feb 25, 2025 • 22min

Bambino (replay)

Explore the art of taking creative risks and starting more projects without the pressure to finish them. Discover how overthinking can stifle creativity and why it's essential to embrace unfinished ideas. Hear insights from notable creators on finding clarity through action and experimentation. Life is likened to a jungle gym, where progression comes from taking steps rather than aiming for a perfect path. Remember, your most persistent ideas could be the ones worth pursuing!
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6 snips
Feb 18, 2025 • 13min

Brave New World

Explore the transformative power of adopting a brave mindset in daily life. Learn how true bravery is about self-sacrifice and responding thoughtfully to life's challenges, rather than displaying bravado. Discover how embracing discomfort can lead to personal growth and inspire those around you to rise to their own courageous moments. Through compelling anecdotes and insights, this discussion highlights the importance of choosing your own narrative and influencing others positively.
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23 snips
Feb 11, 2025 • 14min

10% Better?

Dan Harris, author of "10% Happier" and former ABC News anchor, shares his remarkable transition from meditation skeptic to advocate. After a panic attack fueled by stress, he discovered mindfulness, learning how it can boost focus and calmness. He emphasizes the significance of small, consistent daily practices, like meditation, and reveals its cognitive benefits, including better decision-making and creativity. With practical tips for beginners, Harris encourages integrating mindfulness into daily routines for profound life changes.

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