Daily Creative with Todd Henry

Todd Henry
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18 snips
Sep 30, 2025 • 26min

Supercommunicators

Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of "Supercommunicators," explores the intricacies of effective communication. He reveals how assumptions often lead to misunderstandings, stressing the importance of confirming mutual understanding. Duhigg categorizes conversations into practical, emotional, and social types, explaining how misalignments can create frustration. He shares techniques for mirroring conversational needs to build trust, offers strategies for navigating emotional conflicts at work, and emphasizes the value of reading non-verbal cues.
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32 snips
Sep 23, 2025 • 22min

Thriving In Times of Epic Disruption

In this engaging conversation, Scott Anthony, an innovation expert and author of Epic Disruptions, dives into the fascinating world of disruption. He reveals how true innovation hinges on changing human behavior and why relying solely on feedback from your best customers can blindside leaders. With historical examples like the Model T and iPhone, Scott highlights the hidden challenges of disruption. He emphasizes the importance of collective creativity and offers practical strategies for leaders to nurture a culture of innovation and seize emerging opportunities.
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16 snips
Sep 16, 2025 • 23min

The Creative Shift

In this episode, Andrew Robertson, Chairman of BBDO and author of "The Creative Shift," tackles the troubling sensation of 'vague familiarity' in our fast-paced world. He highlights how overstimulation dulls our creativity and shares strategies for breaking through this malaise. Andrew emphasizes the importance of exploring ideas at the intersections of disciplines and maintaining attentional minimalism. He also discusses Delta Airlines' innovative approach to improving customer experiences by identifying underlying travel stresses.
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28 snips
Sep 9, 2025 • 17min

Why Hustle Culture Fails—and What to Do Instead

Chris Ducker, a serial entrepreneur and author of The Long Haul Leader, joins to discuss the pitfalls of hustle culture and the importance of sustainable leadership. He shares his personal battle with burnout during the pandemic, highlighting the need to balance work with well-being. Ducker introduces his Life Operating System, a framework designed to foster recovery and meaningful connections in business. The conversation emphasizes managing energy and relationships for long-term effectiveness, rather than succumbing to the relentless drive for quick wins.
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38 snips
Sep 2, 2025 • 21min

How to Turn Doubt Into Your Creative Superpower

In this engaging discussion, Bobby Parmar, a professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and author of Radical Doubt, illuminates how doubt can fuel creativity and innovation. He shares a real-world success story where doubt transformed a project. Bobby emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty as a pathway to better decision-making. Listeners will discover practical tools to reframe doubt, inviting a culture of inquiry and collaboration, and exploring why taking time to reflect can lead to more resilient outcomes.
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27 snips
Aug 26, 2025 • 10min

Are You A Moment, or a Mountain?

The discussion pivots around a thought-provoking question: are we chasing fleeting moments or aiming to be enduring mountains in our professional lives? It contrasts the exhilaration of moment makers with the lasting impact of mountain builders. The importance of ongoing habits over singular projects is emphasized, advocating for depth instead of superficial visibility. Listeners are encouraged to think in decades, making meaningful decisions today that will resonate far into the future. Ultimately, only the mountains we cultivate will withstand the test of time.
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102 snips
Aug 19, 2025 • 24min

Time Anxiety

In a thought-provoking discussion, Chris Guillebeau, author of *Time Anxiety*, sheds light on our anxious relationship with time, especially for creatives. He explains how our stress often stems from unresolved tensions, rather than the clock itself. Guillebeau emphasizes that aligning our time with personal values, rather than chasing phantom deadlines and productivity hacks, is crucial. By shifting from a reactive mindset to intentionality, we can cultivate a fulfilling life and manage the weight of expectations.
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57 snips
Aug 12, 2025 • 22min

Lessons From Future You: How To Use Distancing To Unlock Brilliant Ideas

Join L. David Marquet, a former nuclear submarine commander and bestselling author, as he explores the transformative power of distancing in decision-making. Marquet reveals how viewing choices through the lens of our future self can break the cycle of bias and short-term thinking. He shares practical anecdotes, including how Jeff Bezos embraced this mindset for major life shifts. Discover techniques to escape emotional traps and unlock creativity, gaining clarity and making bold decisions for a legacy that truly resonates.
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42 snips
Aug 5, 2025 • 23min

Cover Bands Don't Change The World (Inside The Creative's Mind)

Phil White, co-author of 'The Creative's Mind,' joins to discuss what truly drives originality in creativity. He emphasizes that cover bands don't change the world and critiques the tendency to mimic successful formulas. Phil shares inspiring stories of creatives who overcame adversity and societal pressures to manifest true innovation. The conversation highlights the importance of courage, community support, and embracing discomfort as essential traits for exceptional artists. With practical insights, he illustrates how mindset shifts can empower individuals to break free from the ordinary.
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27 snips
Jul 29, 2025 • 20min

Blindspotting: Preventing Hidden Sabotage at Work

Marty Dubin, an executive coach, former CEO, and clinical psychologist, dives into the fascinating world of leadership blind spots. He explains how even our greatest strengths can become liabilities, like confidence morphing into arrogance. By introducing his six key areas for identifying blind spots—motives, traits, emotion, intellect, behavior, and identity—Marty emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and honest feedback. He also shares practical strategies for evolving personal identity and creating a culture of vulnerability within teams.

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