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
Mentioned books
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Jan 7, 2025 • 16min
Hunch
Explore the magic of unexpected discoveries that can lead to breakthroughs. Dive into the power of curiosity, empathy, and imagination, essential traits for spotting invaluable opportunities. Learn how rigid goals might limit our vision, preventing us from seeing transformative ideas. Discover inspiring stories of entrepreneurs who turned small observations into impactful innovations. Uncover the vital difference between addressing real problems and simply generating ideas, and see how mindfulness can enhance creativity in entrepreneurship.
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Dec 17, 2024 • 16min
Good Thinking
Discover how uplifting narratives can reshape our perceptions and inspire positive actions. Gabriel Reilich shares insights on the impact of media, highlighting the 'Mean World Syndrome' and its effects on creativity and leadership. Learn about Dale Schroeder's legacy of kindness and how thoughtful media consumption can foster a more hopeful outlook. Explore the ripple effect of positive storytelling and the transformative power of meaningful conversations that can change lives for the better.
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Dec 10, 2024 • 24min
So Emotional
Emotions are crucial in the creative process, as illustrated by Walt Disney's journey to create Disneyland from personal connections to amusement parks. Insights from Greg Hoffman reveal that successful brands establish deep emotional ties with their audience, balancing creativity with analytical precision. The discussion emphasizes the importance of empathy and risk-taking in fostering innovative cultures, encouraging storytelling over mere content production. Memorable anecdotes about Coach K reinforce seeing beyond the surface to create impactful work.
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Dec 3, 2024 • 18min
Early Bird, Second Mouse
Explore the intriguing debate of first vs. second to market. Discover how being second can offer insights from others' experiences. Dive into the art of storytelling, exemplified by Transformers’ success. Learn about blind spots in innovation that can hinder progress. Understand the value of combining product and strategic innovation. Finally, uncover how self-awareness can lead to better decision-making and a more effective approach in competitive spaces.
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Nov 19, 2024 • 19min
Why Productive Passion Is Your Advantage (keynote)
Discover the power of shunning comfort zones to unlock your creativity. Learn how fear often masquerades as caution, preventing you from taking bold steps. Embrace the struggle for authentic expression, even in the face of rejection. Uncover your productive passion—what you’d endure for—and live intentionally to ensure you leave your best work behind. With engaging stories and actionable insights, this discussion empowers you to confront challenges and contribute your unique gifts to the world.
Nov 12, 2024 • 20min
Kinder
Explore the transformative power of kindness in relationships, with insights on how small acts can create lasting goodwill. A heartfelt personal story reveals the lessons learned from childhood experiences. Delve into the complexities of managing 'frenemies' and the stress they can cause. Discover the critical role of vulnerability in fostering trust and deepening connections, along with the importance of healthy conflict to build resilient teams. These discussions highlight the magic of creating positive connections through openness and empathy.
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Nov 5, 2024 • 15min
Say What They Can't Unhear
Tamsen Webster, a seasoned message designer with 25 years in marketing, shares her expertise on effective communication. She discusses how personal lenses affect interpretations and reveals four listener categories: actives, ambivalence, indifference, and antagonists. Drawing on the Theranos scandal, Tamsen highlights the role of core beliefs in shaping perceptions. She emphasizes that to inspire change, messages should resonate with the audience's existing beliefs and be structured to facilitate layered transformations over time.
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Oct 29, 2024 • 27min
Seize The Moment
Trey Sheneman, a marketing consultant and devoted dad, shares how his son's health challenges inspired him to audition for Wheel of Fortune, resulting in a life-changing victory. His story highlights resilience and the importance of seizing unexpected opportunities. Bo Cornelius, a business owner and former inmate, discusses transforming his life-altering accident into a journey of redemption. He now leads efforts to inspire change within the prison system, proving that adversity can fuel personal growth and impact countless lives.
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Oct 22, 2024 • 21min
This Is Strategy
Seth Godin, a renowned author and strategist, shares his wisdom on developing effective strategies. He discusses the contrast between elegant and inelegant strategies, emphasizing simplicity for solving complex issues. Seth also highlights the critical difference between strategy and tactics, warning against the pitfalls of ignoring systemic inertia in efforts to drive change. Additionally, he encourages enlisting trusted advisors to identify blind spots and aligning desired outcomes with existing incentives to foster organizational transformation.
Oct 16, 2024 • 10min
The Mouse-Mansion Maxim
Dive into a captivating metaphor of a mouse in a mansion to explore the delicate dance between confidence and humility in leadership. Discover how true confidence is rooted in self-awareness, rather than ego, and learn to recognize your strengths while embracing limitations. The importance of mentorship shines through, providing insights for personal growth. Regularly achieving goals builds creative confidence, and sharing vulnerabilities can fortify self-assurance. It's an insightful journey into authentic leadership!
