Former Air Jordan designer, Kevin Bethune, discusses strategic innovation, transition from engineering to shoe design, empowerment through curiosity, cultural impact of Air Jordan, industrial design intricacies, first principles thinking, and building a strong brand promise.

Richard Davis, expert in personality science, unlocks the keys to better decision-making. From understanding personality traits for hiring to debunking EQ myths, learn how to use insights for relationships and self-awareness. Discover why traditional measures may fall short.

Join AJ Madden, a success expert, as he discusses aligning energy with ambition and the 'three habits' methodology for top performance. Explore making elevated choices, the power of mentorship, and the pursuit of extreme success through dedication and sacrifices.

Guest Doug Patton, designer and inventor, shares insights on conquering creativity chaos to solve complex problems. Topics include nurturing creativity in education, intrinsic vs extrinsic creativity, and the role of problem-solving in creativity.

Martin Gonzales, author of 'The Bonfire Moment,' discusses the key insights on effective startup founders and the role of human psychology in entrepreneurship. Topics include building strong team dynamics, avoiding common pitfalls in startup culture, and blending organizational psychology with real-world business challenges.

Mary Jo Hoffman, a former aerospace engineer turned nature-inspired visual artist, discusses her daily practice of mindfulness through photography. She shares insights on creativity, aging, and finding inspiration in everyday objects, emphasizing the importance of embracing creativity in adulthood.

Anne Jacoby, with 15 years of experience in cultivating creativity in the workplace, discusses designing thriving creative cultures, navigating career transitions, inspiring creativity in the workplace, fostering risk-taking, and overcoming blocks to creativity in organizations.

Join us as sociologist Jessica Calarco explores the myths surrounding meritocracy in today's society. In this enlightening episode, Jessica discusses how entrenched societal myths influence our understanding of success and the systemic structures that shape our lives. She delves into the impact of these myths on education, social safety nets, and gender roles, offering insights into how we might reimagine these structures for a more equitable future. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the deeper forces at play in our quest for equity and justice. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entrepreneur Jeremy Toeman discusses actionable ideas in successful entrepreneurship, AI in business, startup culture, and team dynamics. Topics include the power of immediate action, importance of co-founders, reshaping education with AI, and the impact of AI tools on creative content creation.

Dr. Melanie Salmon shares her transition from medicine to Quantum Energy Coaching to help traumatized patients find peace. Topics include addressing trauma with forgiveness, societal struggles, racial prejudice, business growth, alternative healing approaches, power of forgiveness, and navigating depression with trauma-based therapy.