Daily Creative with Todd Henry
Todd Henry
Formerly The Accidental Creative.
Being a creative professional should be the greatest job in the world. You get to solve problems, express yourself, bring something new into the world and you get paid to do it. What's not to love. Yet every day, creative pros face, tremendous pressure and uncertainty. The temptation is just to play it safe, surrender to distraction and settle for less than your best daily creative is about making sure that's not your story.
Each episode focuses on a topic relevant to creative pros, like how to come up with ideas under pressure, or how the collaborate when you're overwhelmed, or how to lead your team and help them discover motivation.
It's time to fall back in love with your work.
Listen to Daily Creative wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe in the Daily Creative app at dailycreative.app.
Being a creative professional should be the greatest job in the world. You get to solve problems, express yourself, bring something new into the world and you get paid to do it. What's not to love. Yet every day, creative pros face, tremendous pressure and uncertainty. The temptation is just to play it safe, surrender to distraction and settle for less than your best daily creative is about making sure that's not your story.
Each episode focuses on a topic relevant to creative pros, like how to come up with ideas under pressure, or how the collaborate when you're overwhelmed, or how to lead your team and help them discover motivation.
It's time to fall back in love with your work.
Listen to Daily Creative wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe in the Daily Creative app at dailycreative.app.
Episodes
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Jul 22, 2025 • 31min
Chasing Likes: How One Button Changed The World
Martin Reeves, a business thinker and strategist at the BCG Henderson Institute, dives into the fascinating history and impact of the 'like button.' He reveals how this seemingly simple feature transformed social media and our understanding of validation and success. The conversation discusses the messy invention process, highlighting the collaborative nature of innovation. Reeves also warns against pursuing external approval at the cost of authenticity, and he explores how modern algorithms influence our preferences in an increasingly digital world.
7 snips
Jul 15, 2025 • 28min
Why Work Should Be Fun (Sometimes): The Case for Joy & Humanity at Work
Join Bree Groff, a Senior advisor at SY Partners and author of 'Today Was Fun', as she explores how to infuse joy into our work lives, arguing that playfulness unlocks creativity. She shares practical tips like 'do nothing days' for refreshing our minds. Later, Emily Kasriel, a journalist and author of 'Deep Listening', discusses the transformative effect of truly listening, emphasizing that empathy can foster deeper connections and innovation at work. Together, they challenge the notion that productivity must come at the cost of happiness.
13 snips
Jul 8, 2025 • 50min
Brilliance Under Pressure (Todd Henry Live in Scottsdale, AZ)
In a lively talk from Scottsdale, the speaker dives into the chaotic nature of creativity and the importance of discipline. Discover how true brilliance stems from intentional daily practices rather than sporadic inspiration. The discussion highlights hidden saboteurs of creativity—like fear and escalating expectations—and offers strategies to navigate these challenges. Learn about the five elements of creative rhythm that can help sustain high-quality output, while emphasizing the value of community and authentic connections for nurturing creativity.
Jul 1, 2025 • 32min
The Inner Game of Creative Leadership
Klaus Kleinfeld, former CEO of Alcoa and Siemens, shares his expertise on integrating personal and professional life for sustainable success. Eric Liedtke, former brand president at Adidas, discusses his journey towards aligning brand values with sustainability. They explore the subtle nature of leadership drift and emphasize the importance of self-awareness. The conversation delves into balancing ambition with well-being and the transformative impact of small, intentional actions in driving change, especially in the fashion industry.
43 snips
Jun 17, 2025 • 21min
Banana Ball
In this entertaining chat, Jesse Cole, founder of the Savannah Bananas and author of 'Fans First', shares his journey from a lackluster career to revolutionizing baseball entertainment. He emphasizes how traditional sports needed a fun overhaul, leading to wildly innovative game experiences. Inspired by icons like Walt Disney and P.T. Barnum, Jesse discusses the Bananas' approach of continuous creativity and fan engagement, including unique rules and energetic performances that turn each game into an unforgettable spectacle.
83 snips
Jun 10, 2025 • 25min
How To Think In Systems
In this discussion, Robert Siegel, Lecturer at Stanford and author of The Systems Leader, shares insights on leadership amid chaos. He highlights how today’s leaders must balance innovation with operational demands. Joining him is Seth Godin, a bestselling author and entrepreneur, who reframes uncertainty as part of modern systems. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to change, targeting smaller markets, and redefining success for resilience. Together, they offer fresh strategies to navigate the complexities of leadership and creativity.
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Jun 3, 2025 • 20min
Lean Learning
Join Pat Flynn, entrepreneur and author of Lean Learning, as he shares his transformative journey from aspiring architect to online business leader. The discussion revolves around 'lean learning', emphasizing how to cut through information overload and take meaningful action. Pat highlights the power of asking better questions and differentiates between 'just in case' and 'just in time' learning. He introduces 'force functions' to inspire action, reinforcing that mistakes can be valuable teachers in our personal and professional growth.
18 snips
May 28, 2025 • 23min
Complicated People
In this engaging discussion, leadership expert Ryan Leak, author of 'How to Work with Complicated People', teams up with James Kimmel, a Yale psychiatry lecturer and author of 'The Science of Revenge'. They tackle the messy realities of workplace revenge, questioning its appeal versus the hidden costs. Leak emphasizes that perceptions of 'complicated' colleagues vary widely, while Kimmel reveals the neuroscience behind grudges, likening them to addictive behaviors. Together, they offer healthier strategies for conflict resolution and the transformative power of forgiveness in professional relationships.
38 snips
May 13, 2025 • 32min
The Creativity Choice
Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, senior research scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author, shares her insights on the emotional and cognitive aspects of creativity. She discusses the importance of intentional choices over waiting for inspiration, highlighting how managing emotional energy can enhance creativity. Zorana explains the interplay between emotions and productivity, offers strategies to overcome creative blocks, and explores how generative AI is reshaping human creativity, emphasizing the unique problem-solving ability of people.
31 snips
May 6, 2025 • 21min
How To Stay Optimistic, and the DNA of Great Brands
Peter Wilken, a branding expert and author whose impressive resume includes work with brands like Coke and BMW, shares valuable insights into the intersection of optimism and creative leadership. He emphasizes that true optimism is linked to agency and vision, rather than blind faith. Peter reveals the concept of 'brand DNA,' a critical framework for maintaining a brand's relevance. He also discusses the nurturing of breakthrough ideas, underscoring the importance of protecting initial creative sparks as they mature into impactful concepts.
