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Creative people bring color to an otherwise lifeless and monotonous workplace. They lie at the heart and core of many companies and organizations. How can you keep their innovative spark burning? How can you be the leader that creative people need? Best-selling Author, International Speaker, and “arms dealer for creative leaders,” Todd Henry graces The Ripple Effect Podcast with his captivating insights and approach to creativity. Todd Henry is the author of seven critically acclaimed books — The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Herding Tigers, Daily Creative, The Motivation Code, The Brave Habit, and Louder Than Words. He also hosts the podcasts Daily Creative and Herding Tigers, which have garnered over 20 Million downloads. Todd has helped individuals, leaders, teams, and organizations find passion in their work and bring out their brilliance. Among Todd's long list of clients are corporate giants and top advertising agencies such as Google, Intel, P&G, Leo Burnett, and Publicis Groupe.    So, is there such a thing as hacking creativity?  If you're working in the creative industry or someone leading a team of creatives, you will 100% resonate with this episode. And if you think you're not creative, this video will change your mind! Don't miss the chance to learn from our incredible guest. ____________________________________________ Learn more about Todd Henry's work:  accidentalcreative.com toddhenry.com   Connect with Todd Henry on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/toddhenry1

Todd sits down with Todd Henry, author of several books with the goal of helping people be Brave, Focused and Brilliant. They talk about a wide range of topics including building culture around you and not just waiting for someone else to create it; transitioning from doing to leading; and showing up with curiosity and humility.Show Notes:FILO 2025 Conference: Today's guest will be joining us at the upcoming Conference. And our next price jump is coming up quickly! Learn more and grab your tickets at filo.org/filo2025. Don't forget, the 10% off discount code for podcast listeners is “podcast10”. Todd Henry's Books: "The Accidental Creative""Die Empty""Herding Tigers""The Brave Habit""Daily Creative""Louder Than Words"Subscribe to the FILO Podcast: Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the FILO Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and be alerted any time we launch a new episode.Leave a review of the FILO Podcast: Your ratings and reviews help spread the word about the FILO Podcast to others. We'd appreciate your help! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Have ideas for the FILO Podcast? Email your feedback, send us your topic ideas or names of people you think we should interview! filopodcast@filo.orgFILO Emails: The best way to stay in the loop with what FILO is up to, is to sign up to receive our emails.Follow FILO on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook 

Welcome to episode #929 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #929. Uncertainty and rapid change have become the business norm. The need for brave leadership is more pronounced than ever. Todd Henry, self-describes as an "arms dealer for the creative revolution," brings this point home in his latest book, The Brave Habit - A Guide To Courageous Leadership. Known for his extensive work with leaders and organizations to foster environments of innovation and creative brilliance, Todd's insights are always invaluable for anyone looking to thrive in creative or challenging industries. Todd's been a friend for over a decade, and he is the person that I turn to when I think about new ways for human beings to be creative and more effective. Todd explores the evolving dynamics of bravery in the business world, especially in the realms of book publishing and the integration of artificial intelligence into creative processes. As the landscape of publishing shifts and AI begins to play a significant role in creativity, Todd discusses how these tools can be leveraged to enhance creative output without compromising the integrity of artistic expression. The Brave Habit is not just a manual - it's a manifesto for courageous action in times of daunting challenges. Todd emphasizes that bravery isn't an innate trait possessed by a select few but a skill that can be honed. His practical framework for courageous leadership is designed to empower professionals to make tough decisions and lead confidently through times of uncertainty. The conversation also touches on the risks posed by cancel culture and the pervasive fear of judgment that can stifle bold decision-making. Todd argues that creating a balance between homogeneity and creativity is crucial for fostering a culture of innovation. He highlights the role of empathy in understanding diverse perspectives and building a supportive environment where bravery can flourish. According to Todd, bravery involves doing the right thing in the face of fear or personal loss, and it is something that can and should be cultivated daily. Todd is also the author of The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Herding Tigers, Daily Creative (also the name of his excellent and recently rebooted podcast), and Louder Than Words. Todd is also active on ThinkersOne where you can book him to pop into your next meeting. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 1:09:06. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. Check out ThinkersOne. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Todd Henry. The Brave Habit - A Guide To Courageous Leadership. Daily Creative. Daily Creative Podcast. The Accidental Creative. Die Empty. Herding Tigers. Louder Than Words. Check out Todd on ThinkersOne. Follow Todd on X. Follow Todd In Instagram. Follow Todd on LinkedIn. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'. Takeaways The traditional model of book publishing is evolving, with new formats and publishing options emerging. AI has the potential to enhance creativity by providing new avenues of exploration and inspiration. Creativity is a complex concept, and the impact of AI on creativity is still being explored. Bravery is essential in creative pursuits, as it requires taking risks and challenging the status quo.  Cancel culture and the fear of making missteps can hinder bravery in the workplace. Finding a balance between homogeneity and creativity is crucial for fostering innovation. Empathy plays a significant role in promoting bravery and understanding different perspectives. Bravery is defined as doing the right thing even in the face of fear or personal loss. Being brave in a cowardice situation requires listening to one's conscience and not succumbing to societal pressures. Bravery can be developed and trained, and it is not limited to extraordinary acts. Promoting bravery in everyday life involves creating a culture that values empathy, meaningful conversations, and the willingness to challenge the status quo. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Book Formats 03:00 - The Changing Landscape of Book Publishing 06:11 - New Models for Book Publishing 09:22 - The Role of AI in Creativity 15:10 - The Complexity of Creativity and AI 21:18 - The Impact of AI on Creativity and Imagination 30:05 - The Brave Habit and Bravery in Creativity 36:36 - Balancing Artistic Expression and Market Demands 41:09 - Taking Brave Actions in Creative Pursuits 41:59 - The Rewarding of Bravery in the Business World 45:12 - The Impact of Cancel Culture on Bravery 50:14 - The Balance Between Homogeneity and Creativity 54:53 - The Role of Empathy in Bravery 01:00:06 - The Definition and Opposite of Bravery 01:01:17 - Being Brave in a Cowardice Situation 01:04:06 - Discovering the Nature of Bravery 01:05:22 - Promoting Bravery in Everyday Life

At some point, every one of us will reach a point in our professional lives where it's time to change — but the status quo, even when it's not working, is comfortable. Are you ready to say goodbye to your old life in order to find your way to a new, better one? But you don't have a map?  That's what Daily Creative host Todd Henry and his "story architect" producer Josh Gott wrestle with in the episode we deconstruct together, "The Curious Death of Todd Henry." You won't be the same after you listen to this episode — a play in seven acts. Follow Sound Judgment on your favorite podcast app, or subscribe to our channel @SoundJudgmentPodon Youtube. Listen to the full  episode deconstructed on today's show: Daily Creative: The Curious Death of Todd HenryFollow Daily CreativeJoin Us for New Sound Judgment Workshops!Improve your storytelling, interviewing, writing, producing, hosting and guesting skills! Sign up for new Sound Judgment workshops today at www.podcastallies.com/workshops. April 5, 2024: Mastering the Art of the Interview. Interviews are the foundation of all good storytelling, but we don't get much instruction on the art and science of them. In this workshop, you'll get ten proven, transformative strategies that you can apply to your own work right away. April 11,2024: Success in Guesting: Be a Great Guest, Get a Great GuestLearn  how to curate great guests and what it takes to be a phenomenal guest yourself. Learn how NPR producers curate and book guests – and how you can set yourself up for success no matter whether you're making a show — or seeking to be a guest yourself.  Todd HenryPositioning himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution,” Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of seven books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative, and The Brave Habit) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages. He speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.He began podcasting in 2005, founding The Accidental Creative. Before transforming it into Daily Creative, The Accidental Creative had been published continuously for 18 years and been downloaded 18 million times. Both podcasts help audiences become brave, focused, and brilliant. Joshua GottJoshua Gott is a messaging strategist and creative director helping companies simplify their brand message so they can tell a better story.  He's worked with organizations like P&G, Anthem, Nestle, Dropbox, Workday, Trip Advisor, ESPN and many others to make sense out of nonsense.  His approach to crafting clear messaging is encapsulated in the Story Square®, a framework he developed based on many years of finding creative ways to explain complicated ideas.  When he isn't playing pickleball or coaching girls volleyball he's telling stories with Todd Henry on the Daily Creative podcast. Connect with ToddWebsite: www.toddhenry.comInstagram and Twitter/X: toddhenryLinkedIn: toddhenry1Facebook: toddhenry.ac   Improve your storytelling Check out our popular workshops on interviewing, story editing, story structure, longform narrative, audience engagement, scriptwriting and more. Hire Elaine to speak at your conference or company. Subjects include: Communicating for Leaders; Communicating about Change; Mastering the Art of the Interview; Storytelling Skills; How to Build Relationships through Storytelling, and more. Discover our strategic communication services and coaching for thought leaders using storytelling tools to make the world a better place. Serving writers, podcasters, public speakers, and others in journalism & public media, climate change, health care, policy, and higher education. Visit us at www.podcastallies.com. Subscribe to Sound Judgment, the Newsletter, our twice-monthly newsletter about creative choices in audio storytelling. Connect:Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram✉️ Email Elaine at allies@podcastallies.com

Todd Henry shares how to build the courage to chase after opportunities amidst uncertainty. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to muster courage in the moment 2) The biggest myth that holds us back 3) Five steps to feel braver every day Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep933 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TODD — Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of seven books: The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative, The Brave Habit, which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.With more than fifteen million downloads, his podcast offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy.• Book: The Brave Habit: A Guide To Courageous Leadership • Book: Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day • Book: The Accidental Creative: How to Be Brilliant at a Moment's Notice • Podcast: The Daily Creative with Todd Henry • Website: ToddHenry.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life" by Walter Isaacson • Book: "Harvard Classics Volume 1: The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin; The Journal of John Woolman; Some Fruits of Solitude" • Book: The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick) by Seth Godin • Book: The Complete Harvard Classics 2020 Edition • Past episode: 614: Making Smarter Decisions When You Can't Know Everything with Annie Duke • Past episode: 798: How to Have Difficult Conversations about Race with Kwame Christian See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode of MYFI features the amazing Todd Henry. I have followed Todd's work and been a huge fan for a long time. He is a best-selling author of books like Die Empty, Daily Creative, and Herding Tigers. His work as a creative coach and speaker has been featured in Fast Company, Inc., and the Harvard Business Review just to name a few. He calls himself an arms dealer for the creative revolution and it's absolutely true. He's been inspiring creative people for a long time. Jump in the conversation as we talk about his new book, The Brave Habit, the story of growing up in rural Ohio and how that made him so curious and innovative, as well as his new app, the Daily Creative. Todd Henry - Author / Speaker Social Media - @toddhenry www.toddhenry.com The Accidental Creative - https://amzn.to/3HpmZ2O Die Empty - https://www.toddhenry.com/dieempty/ Louder Than Words - https://www.toddhenry.com/louderthanwords/ Herding Tigers - https://www.toddhenry.com/herdingtigers/ The Daily Creative - https://amzn.to/4ben2MD The Brave Habit - https://www.toddhenry.com/thebravehabit/ The Daily Creative App - https://dailycreative.app/ MyFi Podcast Website - www.myfipodcast.com Social Media - @myfipodcast / @leetbaker MyFi Stinger Music by Lee T. Baker (@leetbaker) ©2023 MyFiPodcast

In this episode Alan sits down with creative professional and author Todd Henry. Todd has inspired and coached creative teams for years on how to "live well" together on their teams. Todd shares why he moved on from good things and why change requires bravery. About Todd Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of seven books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative, The Brave Habit) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. With more than fifteen million downloads, his podcast offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy. Website: www.toddhenry.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004IRLB9K/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=10bcf995-1341-49fc-8905-0cb687232735 Podcasts: https://www.toddhenry.com/podcasts/  

Episode 402 features Todd Henry who is positioning himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution”. Todd teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of seven books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.Check out Todd's new book, "The Brave Habit" which launched on 1/23/24: https://www.toddhenry.com/thebravehabit/Find Todd Online:Website: https://www.toddhenry.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddhenry1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddhenry Twitter: https://twitter.com/toddhenryConnect with the host, Brian OndrakoWebsite: https://brianondrako.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brianondrakoTwitter: https://twitter.com/brianondrakoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianondrako/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianondrako/Newsletter/Blog: https://brianondrako.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine hitting that crossroads moment where 'fine' is no longer fine enough—where the pull of creative authenticity tugs at your core. That's the fork in the road Todd Henry, one of my favourite humans, and acclaimed author of "The Brave Habit" found himself at, and it catalyzed a profound pivot in his podcast, embodying the essence of bravery that he advocates. We chat about bravery in the realm of creative exploration, and the paradoxes artists and musicians encounter, wrestling with the allure of past success while yearning to venture into the unknown.In today's show you're gonna get a full lesson on how to integrate bravery  to overcome your creative blocks from the OG, Todd Henry:Learn how to shed the safety net and engage with your work in a way that sets your soul on fire. Learn the BRAVE framework Block timeReviewAgencyVisionExpressLearn where Todd got his start in music and what band was his favourite growing up... like obsessive, folks. You're not going to believe it...All this and more on Episode 97 of the new and improved, Under The Radar: Secrets To Success For The Independent Musician.More on ToddPositioning himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution”, Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of seven books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative, The Brave Habit) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. Todd's book Die Empty was named by Amazon.com as one of the best books of 2013. His latest book, The Brave Habit, is one of my favourite books of all time.Visit toddhenry.com and www.thebravehabit.com to grab a copy and check out Todd's podcast, The Daily Creative for more insight on how to unlock your creativity.Support the showFor more information about me, to book a "soundcheck" - a quick virtual coffee chat with me and to learn more about the Musician Wellness and Music Production services I offer, please head to www.miketheschwartz.comIf you'd prefer to watch me and my wild antics, please check out my YouTube ChannelFind me on the socials as well:InstagramFacebookSpecial thanks to everyone who's helped along the way and has believed in me. I do this all on my own and if you feel so inclined to give back, donations are welcomed. Paypal.me/miketheschwartzThis production has been brought to you by Music Fit CollectiveIntro Photography and Videography by Mudge MusicVideo Editing by K. Browne Productions LLCTheme Song: "Head Down//Heart Up" by Adrian ChalifourHuge thanks to my Sponsors & Affiliates.

This week I'm excited to welcome Todd Henry back to the show for a really encouraging and informative conversation about his new book, The Brave Habit: A Guide To Courageous Leadership. Todd has been a guest on the show many times lending his wisdom and insights on everything from creativity to motivation.  Todd is the founder of Accidental Creative, a company that helps creative people and teams be prolific, brilliant and healthy. He regularly speaks and consults with companies about how to develop practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of six other books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, and Daily Creative), which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. In this episode Todd breaks down the unique distinctions between bravery and heroism, the importance of claiming agency, and the application of the brave habit to daily work and team dynamics. Todd also shares personal insights, including his journey in redefining his 18-year-old business, and highlighting the need for an optimistic vision in uncertain times. We discuss how to cultivate bravery as a daily habit and the process of leading yourself and others boldly into the future.  Connect with Todd: Website Todd's New Book Instagram LinkedIn ______________________________________ Todd's Episode on The Daily Practice of Creativity ______________________________________ Connect with Erik: Sign Up For Our Newsletter LinkedIn  Twitter  Facebook  Instagram  _______________________________________ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Todd Henry positions himself as an "arms dealer for the creative revolution", he teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of six books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. With more than fifteen million downloads, his podcast The Accidental Creative offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy. Todd's book Die Empty was named by Amazon.com as one of the best books of 2013. His latest book, Daily Creative, offers daily sparks of inspiration and practical advice for creative pros. The Accidental Creative Podcast: https://accidentalcreative.com/podcasts Todd Henry's Books: https://toddhenry.com/books - Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (00:53) The genesis of creativity (02:49) Becoming a creative director (04:36) Demystifying creativity (09:30) The time vs value dilemma (11:24) Tip: Staying in the dark room (14:25) Tool: Taming the ping and finding focus (18:40) Tip: Protecting your intuition (20:13) Tip: Cultivating creatively stimulating relationships (22:11) Technique: Energy management (28:29) Tip: The importance of notation and capturing insights (30:23) Creating projects from actionable insights (35:17) Investing time for future effectiveness (37:33) Tip: Cover Bands vs. Original Bands (38:03) Tip: Creating something of lasting value (38:58) Finding your own voice (39:36) Conclusion

In this episode of The Accidental Creative podcast, we dive into the topic of approval addiction and how it can hinder our effectiveness as leaders and creative professionals. Whether you have a formal leadership position or not, we all have the capacity to lead and influence others. However, when we prioritize being liked over making progress and speaking truthfully, it can negatively impact our ability to lead effectively. Host Todd Henry shares insights and strategies from his book Herding Tigers on how to overcome this approval addiction and focus on being effective, even if it means not always being liked. Key learnings from this episode:1. The tension between being liked and being effective is common in everyday interactions and collaboration.2. Prioritizing being liked over being effective can hinder our ability to lead and make progress.3. Speaking the truth with empathy is crucial. Consider the context, timing, and how the other person is likely to receive your words.4. Refusing to engage in conversations that involve gossip or throwing team members under the bus helps to maintain trust and create a positive work environment.5. Balancing the desire to be liked with the desire to be effective requires self-awareness and a willingness to prioritize progress over perception.Get three quick ideas to start your week off right. Subscribe to 3 Things at ToddHenry.com/subscribe.Mentioned in this episode:Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to start your search at Indeed.com/creative EarnIn: Life doesn't happen bi-weekly, so why should payday? Download the EarnIn app on the Apple or Google app store. Fabric:Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to protect their family. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/accidental

Welcome back to Eggs! Today's special guest is a best-selling author and international speaker, Todd Henry. Todd is the founder of Accidental Creative, a company that helps creative people and teams be prolific, brilliant, and healthy. He is the author of five wildly popular books about creativity, creative leadership, and productivity including The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder than Words, and Herding Tigers. He regularly speaks to worldwide audiences and consults with companies about developing practices that lead to everyday brilliance. Through his efforts and his writing, Todd teaches people and teams how to be prolific, brilliant, and healthy.Here to talk about the importance of routine, setting principles and standing by them, goal setting, and so much more, please welcome to the show, Todd Henry. ----Todd HenryBest-selling author and international speakerhttps://www.toddhenry.com/https://www.facebook.com/toddhenry.achttps://twitter.com/toddhenryhttps://www.instagram.com/toddhenry/https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddhenry1/Credits:Hosted by: Michael Smith and Ryan RoghaarProduced by: Michael Smith and Ryan RoghaarEdited by: Audiostar Entertainment Theme music: "Perfect Day" by OPMThe Carton:https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggsFeature with Zack Chmeis of Straight Method up now! https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist:bit.ly/eggstunesThe Plugs:The Showeggscast.com@eggshow on twitter and instagramOn iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOn Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcherAlso available on Google Play Music!Mike "DJ Ontic" shows and infodjontic.com@djontic on twitterRyan Roghaarhttp://ryanroghaar.com

In this episode, we explore the misunderstandings and tension that often exist between creative pros and their organization. We explore how the two sides often speak different languages and have different perspectives, which can create waves within organizations. Drawing from Todd Henry's book, Herding Tigers, we present ten things that creative pros wish their managers knew. These statements aim to spark dialogue and understanding between managers and their creative teams. From the importance of a balanced process and product to the truth about motivation and the role of design, we cover key insights that can lead to a more productive and harmonious work environment. Key Learnings from this episode:1. The process and the product are interconnected. A great process will yield a great product in the long run.2. Money is not the primary motivator for creative professionals. It's about the process, the work itself, and factors like prestige and career growth opportunities.3. Organizations should reward employees within their competence, rather than pushing them into roles they may not excel in just for financial gain.4. Design is not an afterthought but an essential part of any work. It should be seen as an ethic that guides decision-making.5. Fear and scarcity are not effective motivators. They hinder creativity and risk-taking, resulting in unproductive work.Get three quick ideas to start your week off right. Subscribe to 3 Things at ToddHenry.com/subscribe.Mentioned in this episode:Please Support Our Sponsors:Aeropress: Shouldn't coffee taste like it smells when you first open a bag of beans? AeroPress Coffee makers combine three brew methods into one easy to use coffee press, unlike other presses, AeroPress uses filtration to keep out bitter grinds and air pressure to extract the purest, freshest flavors. Try the new Clear Aeropress and get 15% off at Aeropress.com/creative. Zbiotics: Zbiotics is the world's first genetically engineered probiotic. It was invented by PhD scientists to tackle rough mornings after drinking. Visit Zbiotics.com/accidental and use code ACCIDENTAL for 15% off your first order.

There is nothing more frustrating to those doing creative work than hearing feedback from a client or manager that is vague, imprecise, and lacking any sense of direction. In order to effectively perform, talented people need clear boundaries within which to operate. That's the role of the leader – to specifically challenge them within clear guide rails. As I wrote about in Herding Tigers, this is bounded autonomy – freedom within limits.But giving feedback about creative work can be a tricky task. It's not just about giving a thumbs up or down, but about providing constructive critique that can help the person grow and improve their work.On today's episode, I share three quick tips for doing it well. Mentioned in this episode:Please Support Our Sponsors:Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/50accidental and use code 50accidental for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! Notion: Try Notion AI for free when you go to Notion.com/accidental. 

What's the first thing that goes through your mind when I say “creative person”?Depending on your experiences, your initial thoughts may inspire warm ideas like “collaborative, open, possibility thinker” or maybe, on the other side, some less positive ones like “difficult, prima donna, or snobby.”In my book Herding Tigers I wrote about five persistent myths about creative people that often lead to challenges in the workplace. On this episode, we're going to address and bust these myths. Why is busting these myths so important? First of all, perpetuating stereotypes can discourage people from embracing their own creative potential. If you've been led to believe that you can't be analytical and creative at the same time, for instance, you might shy away from opportunities that allow you to use both sets of skills. Second, these myths can impede collaboration and communication. If you're a manager who believes that creative individuals are flaky or unreliable, you might hesitate to entrust them with important projects—missing out on their unique skills and perspectives. And third, let's face it—most of us enjoy a bit of myth-busting; it's refreshing to challenge our own perspectives and grow as individuals.Today, we'll be exploring five of the most pervasive myths about creative people. We'll dissect each one, delve into its origins, and, most importantly, unveil the truth. And, if you want to delve deeper into this topic, check out chapter two of Herding Tigers, which is what I'll be reading from today. Mentioned in this episode:Please Support Our Sponsors:Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/50accidental and use code 50accidental for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! Notion: Try Notion AI for free when you go to Notion.com/accidental. 

Todd Henry positions himself as an "arms dealer for the creative revolution", he teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of six books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. With more than fifteen million downloads, his podcast The Accidental Creative offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy. Todd's book Die Empty was named by Amazon.com as one of the best books of 2013. His latest book, Daily Creative, offers daily sparks of inspiration and practical advice for creative pros. The Accidental Creative Podcast: https://accidentalcreative.com/podcasts Todd Henry's Books: toddhenry.com/books - Learn more about IMS and future sessions with thought leaders like Todd Henry: https://ims-online.com Single Servings (bite-sized video clips that answer your most pressing leadership and management challenges) - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNwWl_bClmVyp_YJxfrDJy4kGhRxaxJZm Relevant IMS Leadership and Management Articles - blog.ims-online.com Connect on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/charlesagood Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (02:11) Todd's background (03:37) Elements of an authentic voice: Identity, Vision and Mastery (05:53) Key principles: Authenticity, Uniqueness, Precision, Empathy and Timing (10:00) If you have identity + vision, but not mastery (10:31) If you have identity + mastery, but lack the vision (10:51) If you have mastery + vision, but don't have the identity (11:39) Major obstacles when creating authentic voice (13:49) Concept of Inertia  (15:08) Phases of growth: Discovery, Emulation, Divergence and Crisis (18:54) Example of Emulation phase (20:35) Divergence after Emulation example (23:18) Taking risks and finding one's own voice (26:22) What is Authenticity? (27:12) Advisers help us see ourselves fully  (28:45) Writing your own manifesto (32:07) Notables as a tool to understand ourselves better (34:41) Finding intended audience instead of target market (35:22) Deeply resonating with one person helps you connect with many (38:05) Working on empathy to create authentic voice (40:49) Example of anti-smoking campaigns and their achieved results (43:45) Gain Mastery with deliberate practice (47:46) Concept of dailies and Todd's daily practices (50:24) Practice keeps you battle ready  (53:37) Example of consistency between the product, message, and cultural moment (55:56) Key takeaway (56:51) Conclusion

Bio: Positioning himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution”, Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of six books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.Background: With more than fifteen million downloads, his podcast The Accidental Creative offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy. Todd's book Die Empty was named by Amazon.com as one of the best books of 2013. His latest book, Daily Creative, offers daily sparks of inspiration and practical advice for creative pros. Let's GOOOO! Without further ado Passing The Torch with Todd Henry starts now.Show Notes: IntroSince his second book “Die Empty” has been out for ten years, what is one story that Todd Henry wishes people would become familiar with, or a chapter he wishes to compel many people to read at this point in timeWhen Todd Henry was 16 years old, he awoke one night unable to move his legs. He spent close to two months in the hospital, lost nearly 50 pounds, and had to learn how to walk all over again. While going through all the surgeries, Todd Henry recalls his AHA moment While going through all the surgeries, recalling childhood memory that helped him persevere during Importance of creative writing as an aspect in the recovery process that people missSpecific advice for rising writersPurchase of $100 or less has most positively impacted his lifeTodd Henry's favorite character from the show Mad Men and from his published books, which one he would gift Don DraperSenior Thesis in collegeBooks Todd Henry would assign as required reading if he were teaching a class on creative writing and work ethicBillboard message for everyone to see and readConnect with Passing The Torch:Social Media Facebook and IG: @torchmartin If you enjoyed this podcast, check out these Purple Heart Recipient: https://passingthetorch.buzzsprout.com/1946508/12511782-ep-28-your-capacity-is-limitless-with-ben-seekell Helping People Take Control of their lives & Hack Success with CIA Intelligence Officer, Decorated Military Combat Veteran and Fortune 10 Corporate Advisor Andrew Bustamante: https://passingthetorch.buzzsprout.com/1946508/10533881-ep-24-top-secret-helping-people-take-control-of-their-lives-hack-success-like-a-former-cia-super-spy-with-andrew-bustamante Navy Seal Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher Jon Macaskill: https://passingthetorch.buzzsprout.com/1946508/10142693-ep-18-slow-down-and-take-a-breath-with-the-mindful-frogman-jon-macaskill

"How To Tap Into A Creative Mindset" with Todd Henry #podcast #creativity #motivational Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay/support SPONSORS: Interested in sponsoring the next episode? Email us at makingmagicpodcast@gmail.com and let's make it happen Learn More About Todd Henry: https://www.toddhenry.com https://accidentalcreative.com LISTEN TO THE SHOW ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagiconapple Spotify: http://bit.ly/makingmagicspotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/makingmagicgoogle ABOUT TODD: Positioning himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution”, Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of five books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. ABOUT SHAUN JAY: Raleigh magician Shaun Jay has been seen on FOX, ABC, NBC, Masters of Illusion on the CW Network and also the TEDx Stage. Raleigh magician Shaun Jay started his career at the early age of 12 and has studied under some of the biggest names in magic over the past 20 years. Shaun offers corporate entertainment in Raleigh NC and surrounding areas. When not performing or speaking at events, Shaun uses his talents for 3D design and 3D printing to help companies and individuals bring their ideas and inventions to life. Shaun uses these talents as a trusted creative consultant for one of the world's premiere and most respected magic inventors, Paul Harris. Shaun is part of an exclusive team that helps invent some of the most cutting edge illusions that are then sold to other magicians across the globe. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shaun-jay/support

How To Maximize Your Creativity EverydayPositioning himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution”, Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of five books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.With more than fifteen million downloads, his podcast The Accidental Creative offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy.Todd's book Die Empty was named by Amazon.com as one of the best books of 2013.His latest book, Daily Creative, offers daily sparks of inspiration and practical advice for creative pros.This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, How Maximize Your Creativity Everyday with Todd Henry.Learn more about Todd at Todd Henry, check out the podcast, or follow him on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.Referenced in this EpisodeTodd Henry's booksPlease visit Our Platform SponsorsDetailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Graphisoft + EntreArchitect Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery, no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. Visit our dedicated landing page at EntreArchitect + Graphisoft for an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects.

What does it take to lead talented, creative people effectively? This is an important question to all of us because either (a) we are in the position where we have to lead others every day and what they need from us is often a mystery, or (b) we are being led by someone and we really REALLY wish they understood us better.As you may know, I wrote a book about this topic a few years ago called Herding Tigers. My ambition in writing that book was to be as direct and practical as I possibly could be about the realities of creative leadership. I dislike theory and I crave practical wisdom.That's why I invited today's guest on the show - there are few people with more practical creative leadership experience than Adam Morgan. Adam is an Executive Creative Director at Adobe, with experience in creativity, strategy, and storytelling for 24 years. In 2020, AdWeek named him one of the “Creative 100”—the top inspiring creative minds in marketing, media, and culture—in the world. He's the author of the book, “Sorry Spock, Emotion Drives Business,” that proves the value of creativity and design with hard science. He's a keynote speaker at conferences and events on the topics of creative leadership and content creation. And the host of the podcast, Real Creative Leadership, that offers inspiration and guidance on the day-to-day job of being a creative leader.In this episode, Adam and I have a free flowing conversation about the nature of leading teams in this present reality. Mentioned in this episode:50Pros.com50Pros.com is the newest & fastest-growing platform that connects agencies with top companies, many from the Fortune 500 - like Amazon, Spotify, and 3M. Curated, vetted, and a no-noise directory of the only the top 50 firms within 50 categories. Visit 50Pros.com.Uncommon GoodsWhen you shop at Uncommon Goods you're supporting artists and small, independent businesses. These fine products are often made in small batches, so shop now before they sell out this holiday season. To get 15% off your next gift, go to UncommonGoods.com/ACCIDENTAL.Sponsored by Nordpass BusinessWith the NordPass Business password manager, you will save time and energy – allowing your team to focus on what matters most. See NordPass Business in action now with a 3-month free trial at nordpass.com/accidental with code ACCIDENTAL.

Our guest today, Todd Henry, is truly one of my favorite authors, and I'm pretty sure he's the only guest I've had on my show four, maybe even five, times. And it's because his books, and who he is as a person, are far more real and genuine than most. He has a true in-the-trenches style that I love so much. In our conversation today, we talk about the reasoning behind the intriguing format of his latest book, Daily Creative and how the choice of format was impacted by the pandemic. We discuss the nature of creativity, the ‘long arc' of creativity, and how creativity is an iterative, evolutionary process (emphasis on process). We also talk about how the ‘noise' of the world around us can impact our creativity – and how to manage around it – plus Todd shares his own habits for daily creativity.   Positioning himself as an "arms dealer for the creative revolution", Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of six books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. With more than fifteen million downloads, his podcast The Accidental Creative offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy. Todd's book Die Empty was named by Amazon.com as one of the best books of 2013. His latest book, Daily Creative, offers daily sparks of inspiration and practical advice for creative pros. And be sure to subscribe to The Self-Employed Life in Apple Podcasts or follow us on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode. Everything you need can all be found at jeffreyshaw.com.  Todd Henry, thank you so much for being here!   Remember, you might be in business FOR yourself but you are not in business BY yourself. Be your best self. Be proud and keep changing the world.     Guest Contact – ToddHenry.com Todd Henry on LinkedIn (in/ToddHenry1) Todd Henry on Twitter (@ToddHenry) Todd Henry on Facebook (@ToddHenry.ac) Todd Henry on Instagram (@ToddHenry) The Accidental Creative Podcast on Apple Podcasts Daily Creative Podcast on Apple Podcasts Contact Jeffrey – JeffreyShaw.com Books by Jeffrey Shaw Business Coaching for Entrepreneurs The Self-Employed Summit Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share!     Valuable complimentary resources to help you –   The Self-Employed Business Institute — You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there's no business education out there for us! You also know that being self-employed is unique and you need better strategies, coaching, support, and accountability. The Self-Employed Business Institute, a five-month online education is exactly what you need. Check it out! Take The Self-Employed Assessment! — Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like you have everything you need for your business success but it's somehow not coming together? Take this short quiz to discover the biggest hidden gap that's keeping you from having a thriving Self-Employed Ecosystem. You'll find out what part of your business needs attention and you'll also get a few laser-focused insights to help you start closing that gap. Have Your Website Brand Message Reviewed! — Is your website speaking the right LINGO of your ideal customers? Having reviewed hundreds of websites, I can tell you 98% of websites are not. Fill out the simple LINGO Review application and I'll take a look at your website. I'll email you a few suggestions to improve your brand message to attract more of your ideal customers. Fill out the application today and let's get your business speaking the right LINGO!   Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Small Business Consultant, Brand Management Consultant, Business Coach for Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and author of LINGO and The Self Employed Life (May 2021). Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Todd Henry. Todd teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of five books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. He's the author of a new book — The Daily Creative. More About Todd Henry: Grab a copy of his new book — The Daily Creative ToddHenry.com DailyCreative.net Take The Marketing Assessment: Take the Assessment This episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network and Semrush.

Today's guest is an expert in cultivating creativity — and in remaining consistent over the long arc of content creation. Todd Henry is the author of six books, and today we're talking about how to stay motivated in the publishing industry, where the market reflects winner-take-all dynamics, and the long tail is verrrry long.  More About Todd: Todd is the author of six books, including The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, and Motivation Code, and host of The Accidental Creative podcast and the Herding Tigers podcast. He empowers companies and teams to be creative, prolific, and brilliant in their work through his books, podcasts, and keynote speaking. He is the host of the 17-year-running Accidental Creative podcast, and today we're going behind the scenes His new book, Daily Creative: A Practical Guide for Staying Prolific, Brilliant, and Healthy, encourages you to thrive as a creative through daily practice.

This week I was excited to welcome Todd Henry back to the show for the sixth time to discuss his latest book, Daily Creative: A Practical Guide for Staying - Prolific, Brilliant, and Healthy. Todd is a prolific author and speaker who focuses on the creatives and dispelling myths about who is and who is not “creative” within corporate or professional workforces. For over a decade Todd has helped readers unlock their creative potential and find new ways to apply their talents.   In this new book Todd explores the benefits of reflecting on creative practices on a daily basis by creating a daily guide which succinctly and contemplatively welcomes readers to reflect upon both their creative potential and the ways that creativity can be applied in the most unlikely of work and life circumstances. Todd Henry is the founder of Accidental Creative, a company that helps creative people and teams be prolific, brilliant and healthy. He regularly speaks and consults with companies about how to develop practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of six books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative). which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. With more than twelve million downloads, his podcast The Accidental Creative offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy. Learn more at AccidentalCreative.com. The Daily Creative is a daily reader for busy professionals, creative and otherwise, designed to help you gain focus for your day and advance toward your goals. Each daily reading is: Quick: Takes less than 5 minutes to complete Focused: Centers around a specific theme Inspiring: Includes a quote from great thinkers and creatives throughout history Actionable: Wraps with a daily action to help you achieve results Even if you don't think of yourself as creative, you'd probably be surprised by how many creative tools you use every day. You solve problems, design, write, invent, or in other words―create. But the pressure we feel to continually create value with our minds can cause tremendous stress and eventually neutralize our ability to be effective in our roles long term. Todd's previous appearances on the show: Todd Henry on Motivation and Discovering the Hidden Forces That Drive Your Best Work Todd Henry on Challenge, Stability and Leading Creatives Todd Henry on Honing Your Voice, Practice and Creative Work Todd Henry on Creativity, Productivity and Passion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a crossover from the Free Time podcast. Enjoy! Today's guest is an expert in cultivating creativity — and in remaining consistent over the long arc of content creation. Todd Henry is the author of six books, and today we're talking about how to stay motivated in the publishing industry, where the market reflects winner-take-all dynamics, and the long tail is verrrry long.  More About Todd: Todd is the author of six books, including The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, and Motivation Code, and host of The Accidental Creative podcast and the Herding Tigers podcast. He empowers companies and teams to be creative, prolific, and brilliant in their work through his books, podcasts, and keynote speaking. Today we're going behind the scenes His new book, Daily Creative: A Practical Guide for Staying Prolific, Brilliant, and Healthy, encourages you to thrive as a creative through daily practice.

Text Hawk to 66866 to become part of Mindful Monday. Receive a carefully curated email to help you become a more effective leader. Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com Twitter/IG: @RyanHawk12  https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12 Todd Henry is an international speaker and best-selling author of 6 books including, The Accidental Creative, Herding Tigers, Die Empty, and his latest book is called The Daily Creative. Notes: The mantra Todd tells himself before going on stage is, "Be Present. Be Yourself." This is a reminder to be in the room, and pay attention to the nuance... And don't try to be someone you're not. Don't apologize for your existence. Authenticity shows that you have skin in the game. I am putting my actions where my mouth is. We crave real experiences: We do business with human beings. The most valuable thing we can do is make genuine connections with people. Make people feel seen and known. Creativity is problem-solving. If you solve problems every day, you're creative. Have a BIG VISION. Walt Disney started as a cartoonist. Todd has Disney's business plan from 1967 hanging up on his wall. All arrows point to the creative output of the film team. Do the "What would blow your mind?" Exercise. Write a list of things that would blow your mind if you accomplished them in the next 10-15 years. What did you do? Who did you do it with? What impact did it have on others? Our greatest work will be accomplished in the community of others. Todd intends to influence 28 million people. That is roughly 17% of working Americans in his field. That ambition points his mind in a direction. Where do good ideas come from? Adjacent possibilities. "I'm not trying to build a business. I'm trying to grow a life." It's important for your kids to see you doing work. You must grow comfortable with Asking Uncomfortable Questions – Brilliant, effective creative professionals are willing to ask inconvenient and uncomfortable questions. Difficult Conversations – Douglas Stone wrote, “Difficult conversations are almost never about getting the facts right. They are about conflicting perceptions, interpretations, and values.” Clean and dirty fuels — proving doubters wrong or proving supporters right? Detractors can be helpful if they care about you. Reward leading behaviors rather than trailing outcomes. Reward the behavior -- "That was a brave choice." Advice: Get a job and add as much value as you can. Be resourceful. Figure out how to get things done.  Understand where you can uniquely add value and pay attention to what's needed. Stick around long enough to connect the dots. Don't follow your passion. What works better? Put in the hard work to master something rare and valuable, then deploy this leverage to steer your working life in directions that resonate. Todd had bumper stickers made that said: “Safety is not an option.” Coming up with safe answers over and over will make us irrelevant. “If you are not inspired, you will not inspire other people.” Focus on your inputs. You must take time to read, meet with mentors, and learn from a variety of sources. Pause. Reflect. As leaders, we must make this a priority. Buffalo, Not Cow – “Son, I need you to be the buffalo, not the cow.” In Colorado, when storms come, they almost always brew from the West. And then what happens is they roll out towards the East. Cows can sense that a storm is coming from this direction. So, a cow will try to run East to get away from the storm. Without knowing any better, the cows continue to try to outrun the storm. But instead of outrunning the storm, they run with the storm, maximizing the amount of pain, time, and frustration they experience from that storm. Buffaloes run at the storm and by running at the storm, they run straight through it, minimizing the amount of pain, time, and frustration they experience from that storm.  Prune Relationships – Sometimes we need to cut ties with people who drain us.

Kent talks to author Todd Henry about the importance of daily practices, how Todd used his daily writing time to write a draft of the book in just three months, the specific morning routine he has followed for many years, and more. Todd Henry describes himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution.” He teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of six books, which include The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, and The Motivation Code, and his new book Daily Creative, which is a year's worth of short daily entries about doing your best creative work. In addition, Todd is the host of the Accidental Creative Podcast as well as the Daily Creative Podcast.

Kent talks to author Todd Henry about the importance of daily practices, how Todd used his daily writing time to write a draft of the book in just three months, the specific morning routine he has followed for many years, and more. Todd Henry describes himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution.” He teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of six books, which include The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, and The Motivation Code, and his new book Daily Creative, which is a year's worth of short daily entries about doing your best creative work. In addition, Todd is the host of the Accidental Creative Podcast as well as the Daily Creative Podcast.

Welcome to episode #844 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - Episode #844. When I think about creativity, motivation, getting the work done, being prolific, and taking my thinking to the next level, I often think about the work of Todd Henry. Positioning himself as an "arms dealer for the creative revolution," Todd teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of multiple bestselling books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. With millions of downloads, his podcast - The Accidental Creative - offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy. He's got a brand new book out called, Daily Creative - A Practical Guide For Staying Prolific, Brilliant and Healthy. In the book, we're given a daily dose of insight with 365 exercises and insights for busy professionals, creative and beyond. The book was designed to help you gain powerful focus each and every day. Each daily reading can be completed in five minutes and includes a specific theme to break you out of your current mindsets: A challenge to reflect on and apply a new habit-building principles long with a key action as a takeaway to yield lasting results. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 55:30. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Todd Henry. Daily Creative - A Practical Guide For Staying Prolific, Brilliant and Healthy. The Accidental Creative. Die Empty. Louder Than Words. Herding Tigers. The Motivation Code. The Accidental Creative Podcast. Follow Todd on Twitter. Follow Todd on Instagram. Follow Todd on LinkedIn. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

The founder of Accidental Creative, a company that helps creative people and teams be prolific, brilliant and healthy. Todd speaks, consults and advises regularly with companies about how to develop best practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of six books including Daily Creative, Herding Tigers, Die Empty, The Accidental Creative, Louder Than Words and The Motivation Code, which have been translated into more than a dozen languages. His podcast, The Accidental Creative, has been downloaded more than 15 million times and offers weekly tips and insights for being brilliant at a moment's notice. 

Episode Summary: In this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Todd talks to Doug about his transition from The Accidental Creative being a side hustle to a full time company, leading creatives, and writing books.About Todd:  Positioning himself as an "arms dealer for the creative revolution", Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of five books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. With more than ten million downloads, his podcast The Accidental Creative offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy.Todd's book Die Empty was named by Amazon.com as one of the best books of 2013.His latest book, The Motivation Code, is about the hidden forces that drive deep engagement and brilliant work.4 Key Takeaways:1. Todd breaks down what he feels creative people need in order to work well.2. He talks about how he got his start in podcasting and made the jump from having it be his side gig to full time.3. Todd discusses his upcoming book, The Daily Creative.4. He talks about his book writing process and gives advice to aspiring writers.Quotes From the Episode:“You have to have a vision for the direction you want to go.”“The more precise you can be in how you talk about what you do, the more likely you are to resonate with other people.”“Leading is about people.”“When you lead well your influence echoes for generations to come.”Guest Resources Mentioned:The Daily Creative  by Todd HenryThe Accidental Creative PodcastThe Coaching Habit  by Michael Bungay StanierConnect with Todd:Website | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin | Instagram 

Are you leading a group of creative employees? Todd Henry, Author of Herding Tigers, The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, The Motivation Code and Louder Than Words joins Courtney to talk shop. Join to learn some of the best tactics for leading a team of creatives! Follow Todd on Instagram: @toddhenrywww.toddhenry.com Books by Todd Henry Follow us on Instagram: @somethingbusinessy@ampersand_studios

Do you ever feel like your business is a ball and chain tied to your ankle? That without you, your business would just not be the same...  You ideally would love to step off the floor a little more and spend more time with your family or the other things in your life, but how can you do this without trusting in your team to keep things moving when you aren't there…    How can you get this balance right between being away from your Salon whilst continuing to grow a thriving business? I want to introduce Fallene Wells, owner of “Let Em Have It” Salon in Denver.   She's is a living example of how you can transition away from  the salon floor, step into your role as the Salon CEO without sacrificing your team, or the growth of your business… In fact, Fallene moving away fom her home town, Denver USA to the gorgeous country of Spain! stepping into a new phase of being away while having full control of her business.  After the pandemic, Fallene wanted something more, her Salon needed to level up to continue to thrive.   So, if you want to set up systems and processes that allow you to create a little more space in your life for working ON your business.. more balance, maybe space for family, life outside of business... then listen in on Fallene's journey.   Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Hear from a Salon Owner firsthand how she created a life of balance when running a successful business.  Learn my secret to transitioning off the salon floor  Discover how to keep things moving in your business even when you aren't there all of the time.  Inner Salon CEO Snapshot https://bit.ly/MasterCEO (CLICK HERE) to get your hands on it Let's chat… I'd like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Justhttps://m.me/salonownerscollective?ref=chatwithmepodcastpage ( click here) to jump over into messenger & chat! Resources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/salonownerscollective/ (CLICK HERE) to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group https://www.instagram.com/fallenewells/?hl=en (CLICK HERE )to check out Fallene on Instagram  https://www.audible.com/pd/Herding-Tigers-Audiobook/B07B7WX825 (CLICK HERE) to listen to “Herding Tigers” by Todd Henry https://www.audible.com.au/pd/What-You-Do-Is-Who-You-Are-Audiobook/0008356149 (CLICK HERE ) to listen to “What You Do Is Who You Are” by Ben Horowitz

There are two distinct walls that we encounter in the creative process. The first is what Steven Pressfield calls Resistance. It's the barrier that keeps us from getting started with our most challenging work. But, there is also a second wall. It's the one we hit when we've achieved a little momentum, and we're tempted to quit. We must learn to push through this wall in order to consistently produce our best creative work. In this episode, we share a few strategies for pushing through the second wall. This episode is sponsored by http://indeed.com/creative (Indeed). Mentioned in this episode: Herding Tigers podcast Listen to the Herding Tigers podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

It's been a long year, and many creative pros are experiencing some level of creative burnout. It's taken everything we have to deliver on expectations over the past year, and as we now return to a sense of "normal", the uncertainty and expectations are likely to rise even more. On this episode, I offer six tips for dealing with those moments when you feel overwhelmed and burned out.  1. Pause and organize 2. Clear the decks 3. Re-prioritize 4. Time block 5. Care physically 6. Re-root in your productive passion Support the show! Get ad-free episodes and access to the full archives of hundreds of additional episodes at http://acpremium.me/ (acpremium.me). This episode is sponsored by http://shopify.com/accidentalcreative (Shopify). Mentioned in this episode: Herding Tigers podcast Listen to the Herding Tigers podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

Technology is an extension of your capacity to accomplish your will. So, it gives you a “longer lever” when you want to move big rocks. However, we are finding that technology is encroaching upon us in ways we couldn't have anticipated ten years ago. It's more difficult to find the space necessary to do the important, creative work we're tasked with. Today's guest is http://calnewport.com/ (Cal Newport). His 2019 book https://amzn.to/2MLxDDE (Digital Minimalism) challenged all of us with tips for dealing with technological encroachment. Today's episode is sponsored by http://shopify.com/accidentalcreative (Shopify). Mentioned in this episode: Herding Tigers podcast Listen to the Herding Tigers podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

Have you ever wondered where great ideas come from, and whether it's possible to have them more consistently, especially when you need them most?On The Accidental Creative podcast, host Todd Henry (author of six books including The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Herding Tigers, and Daily Creative) offers practical tips to help you navigate the challenges of the modern workplaceWith a fresh episode every week featuring conversations with brilliant creative professionals, you'll learn how to stay on track, nurture your creativity and become a more effective problem solver. So listen to The Accidental Creative podcast, wherever you get your podcasts or visit Todd henry.com to learn more.

We live in an age in which we often only see the best aspects of the lives of others. People share their successful destination, but not the (often difficult) journey they took to get there. This leaves many people thinking there's a missing "manual" that everyone else has but they somehow overlooked. Today's guest is Josh Peck. His new memoir Happy People Are Annoying shares his journey from child star to acting alongside some of the biggest names in the industry. We discuss why growing up as a child of a single mother impacted how he thought about business, great advice he received from Sir Ben Kingsley, and why love of craft is about more than just a feeling but is a deeper sense of connection to the work. This episode is sponsored by http://indeed.com/creative (Indeed). Mentioned in this episode: Herding Tigers podcast Listen to the Herding Tigers podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

After hearing our review podcast about his book Herding Tigers, author Todd Henry joins us on the Hello Frances Podcast this week. Todd is the founder and host of the Accidental Creative Podcast, an author, and an international speaker where he shares his expertise on creativity, productivity, and passion for work. Listen to the full episode to hear Todd's insight on recognizing strengths in your employees, balancing stability and challenge, the difference between your work and your job, and the best advice he's ever received. To learn more from Todd, follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Twyla Tharp once wrote “Creativity is a habit, and the best creativity is the result of good work habits.” If we want to succeed, we need good habits. On the flip side, Warren Buffet said “Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken”, meaning that our bad habits often don't seem that bad until they get to the point where we can no longer easily break them. So if habits are that important, understanding how they are formed, changed, and broken is crucial if we want to be prolific, brilliant, and healthy in life and in work. On today's show we have a guest who can help us better understand the habits that form the foundation of our success or failure. His name is http://jamesclear.com/ (James Clear), and he's released a book called https://amzn.to/2CKA8E1 (Atomic Habits), which is about the small changes we can make in our daily life to create big change on the other side. It's a guidebook to healthier habits in life and work, and our conversation with James is coming up in just a moment. Please support the show by subscribing to http://acpremium.me (AC Premium). Get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more. This episode is sponsored by http://bamee.com/accidentalcreative (Bambee). This episode is sponsored by http://omsphoto.com (OMS Photo). Mentioned in this episode: Herding Tigers podcast Listen to the Herding Tigers podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

What does it mean to be successful? I wrote in my book Die Empty that how you define greatness defines you, meaning that what you aspire to - even if you haven't clearly articulated what it is - will shape how you go about your days and determine your priorities for you. If you don't have a clear understanding of what success actually means to you, it's possible to spend your entire life chasing vapor. Today's guest is one of the most respected coaches on the planet. http://marshallgoldsmith.com (Dr. Marshall Goldsmith) is the author or editor of 41 books, which have sold over 2.5 million copies, been translated into 32 languages and become listed bestsellers in 12 countries. He is one of a select few executive advisors who has worked with over 200 major CEOs and their management teams. His new book is called https://amzn.to/3ER9iqZ (The Earned Life: Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment), in which he discusses the patterns of people who grow a life of meaning and purpose. In this episode, we discuss the nature of an “earned life” and how to be more purposeful in life and work.  Please support the show by subscribing to http://acpremium.me (AC Premium). You'll get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more. This episode is sponsored by http://omsphoto.com (OMS Photo). This episode is sponsored by http://storyblocks.com/tac (Storyblocks). Mentioned in this episode: Herding Tigers podcast Listen to the Herding Tigers podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

The hardest transition to make when you step into a leadership role is the one from maker to manager. When you are early in your career, you are primarily evaluated on your ability to do the work - to control it, shape it, and make it great. However, once you transition into leadership your job is no longer to do the work, it's to LEAD the work. This is a fundamentally different responsibility, and one that many managers get wrong. In this episode of the Herding Tigers podcast, I discuss some tensions that every leader of creative people experiences as they attempt the shift from maker to manager, and how to deal with them. Join the http://toddhenry.com/leader (Leader List) to get one short leadership essay a week for 52 weeks. Want to dive deeper? Check out the https://accidentalcreative.com/htws-online/ (Herding Tigers Creative Leader Course).

You have four finite resources to spend on behalf of what matters: focus, assets, time, and energy. How you allocate these four resources will often determine your success or failure. How intentional are you about making plans to spend them in the right places? On this episode, I share a simply 5-step method for planning your day that I've been using for years: Plan your week Review your goals and "main things" Plan your day Review your day Reveiw your week Want to support the show and receive ad-free episodes? Subscribe to http://acpremium.me (AC Premium). This episode is sponsored by http://indeed.com/creative (Indeed). This episode is sponsored by http://shopify.com/accidentalcreative (Shopify). Mentioned in this episode: Herding Tigers podcast Listen to the Herding Tigers podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

When you create, you likely aren't doing it just for yourself. You are probably making things - whether a product, a message, a work of art, or even a strategy - for someone else. You create in order to get some kind of response from the person who experiences your work. An emotion. This is especially true in the world of brand strategy. Your brand is not what you say it is, it's the impression - the emotion - it generates in the person experiencing it. On this episode, former Nike CMO Greg Hoffman shares how you can craft strong, compelling creative work that resonates deeply with your audience. His new book is called Emotion by Design.  Support the show by subscribing to http://acpremium.me (AC Premium). This episode is sponsored by http://novo.co/accidentalcreative (Novo). This episode is sponsored by http://zocdoc.com/accidentalcreative (ZocDoc). Mentioned in this episode: Herding Tigers podcast Listen to the Herding Tigers podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

In many ways, leadership is about risk mitigation. You want to channel resources and team effort in the direction most likely to generate the results you want, while at the same time minimizing the potential downside of getting it wrong. This is especially challenging when doing creative work, because the downside of getting it wrong can be significant. If you make the wrong decisions early in a project, the net result can be days or weeks of wasted work, maybe making it impossible to course correct. Because of the risk involved, many leaders unknowingly become less than clear about their expectations for the work or of the team. They might speak in vague terms or give opaque direction because they themselves are not certain of the right decision. They know the team needs to move forward, but it's not clear to them yet what forward actually means. They want to protect themselves from a mistake, so they lack precision. The problem with this is that their lack of precision and clarity has a trickle-down effect within the organization. Direction diffuses. Things don't become more clear as you get farther and farther from the decision-maker, they become less so. Thus, a few team dynamics emerge: 1. Because they don't want to waste their time, team members just wait until you tell them what to actually do before starting their work.  2. Dissonance emerges as each team member interprets what you want, sometimes leading to misalignment and disjointedness among those responsible for executing on the work.  Team members need leaders to be precise about expectations. They don't need you to be right, but they do need you to be clear even when you are uncertain. Here are a few areas where you need to ensure you are being precise: Precise Language. When sharing your decisions or expectations with the team, speak in nouns and verbs, not lofty adjectives and adverbs. Be a laser, not a lighthouse. A lighthouse tells you what not to do by pointing out danger areas, but doesn't really give you a clear path forward. A laser is precise and focused and points you to a desired outcome. You should aim to use precise language when speaking with the team. Don't use industry buzz-phrases or metaphors. Find a clear, compelling, precise way to communicate what you want, even if you're uncertain you're correct. Precise Expectations. Be very clear about what you want, when you want it, who will do it, why it matters, and what the outcome will be if you are successful. Don't leave room for vague interpretations of when the work is needed, who the responsible parties are, or why any of it matters to begin with. All effective expectations include assignment of responsibility, articulation of timeline, and accountability for results. If your expectations don't include all three, you aren't being precise enough.  Precise Objectives. Where are you leading the team? How will you know you've arrived? Why will any of it matter? Many leaders speak in lofty, vague terms about their vision for the work or the team because they aren't really certain about their own intuition. Team members need to know that you have clear objectives in mind, that you are aware of the obstacles you will encounter along the way, and that you have a plan to overcome them. You must be clear about where you are leading the team in spite of your personal insecurities.  Leaders, be precise in how you communicate with your team. You owe them that. Once your team members have clear bounding arcs and a solid objective in mind, they will reward you with more consistent, aligned, imaginative work. Want to explore this topic more? Check out my book https://amzn.to/3xp0uav (Herding Tigers).

In this episode of the Hello Frances Podcast, Shantelle and Hillaree discuss a leadership book they recently read called Herding Tigers: Be The Leader That Creative People Need by Todd Henry. In learning about piloting creative teams, Shantelle and Hillaree share their biggest takeaways from the book. Topics include building and sustaining trust, creating stability, personal ethics, and more. If you'd like to read it too, check out this free workbook that accompanies the book.

This is Season 3, Episode 9 of FocusED, and it features our guest, Janelle McLaughlin. It was originally recorded live for a studio audience in Delaware, provided as a professional development experience for Delaware teachers and leaders. Don't miss what Janelle has to say about the need for leadership at every level in schools…and so much more. _______________________________________ Janelle McLaughlin Brings Tons of Experience to FocusED Listeners Janelle McLaughlin is an education consultant, presenter, coach, keynote speaker, and trainer. Over the years she has been a classroom teacher and district administrator. Today, Janelle is also an entrepreneur, author, social media strategist, and tech geek (She can definitely geek out over Google Drive workflow solutions). These passions and experiences led her to begin her own company, Innovative Education Solutions. She is now a coach at Advanced Learning Partnerships. She gets to use her teaching talents by working with schools and other businesses to make their jobs easier and more efficient, while focusing on the people. Specialties include: Blended Learning, 1:1 implementation, technology integration, G Suite, Chromebooks, process management, and organizational leadership. Her new book is called Leadership at Every Level: Five Qualities of Effective Classroom, School, and District Leadership. ___________________________________________________ FocusED Show Notes with Janelle McLaughlin Janelle started by addressing the problems with silos between levels of leaders, including the classroom teacher, the school administrators, and those at the district office. She wants these roles to be transparent so that everyone knows why the decisions are being made the way they do. Janelle lands on five key areas of leadership that make the biggest difference. Her book is set up to do a book study. Get your copy today. Janelle talks about fostering what you're already good at but also maximizing the time we spend on our areas of need. She recommends ranking the five traits and then choosing which one feels right to tackle first. Growth always starts with reflection. ~ Janelle McLaughlin Reflection questions to start with: “what's working well right now?” and “what is not working and why?” Use a voice note to yourself. Janelle talked about the fact that reflection doesn't have to be complicated. 3 things I learned recently 2 questions I still have right now 1 action step that I'm going to take next Joe points out what Janelle says about an accountability buddy…listen to how Janelle responds. When asked about silos, mishaps, and themes in what leaders are missing, Janelle says that people want and need opportunities for growth. She's finding that administrators are saying that teachers can't handle more professional development right now but the teachers are craving it. There's a miscommunication between the two groups. Enrico Learner Profile Progression Janelle mentions Todd Henry who wrote Herding Tigers and, of course, Brene Brown. Janelle wants to write a book about driving purposeful growth--owning your own professional learning plan. We can't wait to get our copy. _________________________________________ Thanks for listening to FocusED, an educational leadership podcast brought to you by TheSchoolHouse302 @ theschoolhouse302.com where we publish free leadership content. Go to the site, subscribe, and you'll get all of our content sent directly to your email. FocusED is your educational leadership podcast where our mission is to dissect a particular focus for teachers and school leaders so that you can learn to lead better and grow faster in your school or district with more knowledge, better understanding, and clear direction on what to do next.

Today's guest of You Know How to Live is Todd Henry. Todd is the founder of Accidental Creative, a company that helps creative people and teams be prolific, brilliant and healthy. He regularly speaks and consults with companies about how to develop practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He's also authored five books (I've read and recommend them all!) In this episode, Todd talks about determining your unique Motivation Code to get to the root of why you operate as you do and why you gravitate toward certain roles or tasks. He also shares revelations on the origin of the word passion and how it can fundamentally change your method of pursuit, and he demystifies reasonable expectations for what a job can offer and what it cannot. Links mentioned in the episode: Connect with Todd on Instagram Visit Todd's website Reads Todd's books: The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code Listen to Tod's Podcast, The Accidental Creative Try Scrivener, Todd's favorite writing tool Todd's Recent Read: How to Be Like Walt Todd's Favorite Things: Apple Watch (Kate loves her, too!) & Coke Zero Vanilla *** SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube (see it happen!) | Google | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | Amazon/Audible | New episodes are released each Wednesday. Ratings and Reviews are appreciated! *** CONNECT: Find Kate on Instagram and follow the YKHTL podcast, too! FREE GIFT: Scoop Kate's ‘Success Capture System' here *** Produced with 32One Media Edited by Alex Davidson

Ready to unlock your motivation and dig into the work you love? On this episode, Todd Henry and Bradley discuss how to do this and more. Positioning himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution,” Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of https://www.toddhenry.com/books/ (five books) (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, https://www.toddhenry.com/themotivationcode/ (The Motivation Code)). His latest book, https://www.toddhenry.com/themotivationcode/ (The Motivation Code), is about the hidden forces that drive deep engagement and brilliant work.  Henry shows that there are twenty-seven “motivational themes”, each with its own unique DNA.  The Motivation Code teaches us to decode our Core Motivation so that we can have conversations, make decisions, and even choose career paths that lead us to experience engagement and fulfillment. Once we know how to activate our inner drivers, we can transform the work we do into work we love. Todd's podcast, https://accidentalcreative.com/podcasts/ (The Accidental Creative), offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy. Visit www.toddhenry.com to learn more!