There's no question that we live in unprecedented times. Even for those of us who haven't been around for a full lifetime yet; things feel different than they did 10 years ago. While we might scoff at our parents for blaming it on phones, the reality is that technology is a huge part of the problem. The way we connect with others has changed drastically over the decades, to the point where teenagers today require... read more ›
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Have a minute to chat? Matt Abrahams and I sure do. It's always a pleasure having experts like him on the show to discuss big issues that impact so many of us. Today, we’re talking about the power of conversation and how it can be mastered and leveraged to your advantage as a creator. Five key teachings have been condensed for your convenience below. 1. Abolish Speaking Anxiety Palms sweaty? Knees weak? Arms heavy? Vomit... read more ›
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May
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https://youtu.be/5UXuT5DHLys It doesn't take a shrink to figure out how Priya Parker became a master of gathering. Raised in a biracial American-Indian household, she grew up with two very different family trees that were both literally and figuratively a world apart from one another. To her, communication was an essential part of creating and maintaining lasting connections. Over the last two decades, Priya has dedicated her career to studying and teaching the art of conflict... read more ›
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Jonah Berger understands the power of words in a way that makes them almost magical. We see the power of words everywhere these days, and behind them, behavioral science. Even more so as creatives and entrepreneurs. We see it in the constant marketing messages that we’re exposed to. It’s also common to consider the behavior of our customer base and our markets. Jonah Berger has been on CJLIVE before. His work continues to stand out.... read more ›
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Each moment and conversation brings with it treasures and nuggets of wisdom if we’re paying close enough attention to find them. My conversation with Jason Reynolds was no exception with his fresh perspectives on critical thinking, anxiety and identity. Thus the inspiration behind this blog... a few big topics with not-so-widely heard perspectives. Learning to Think Critically on the Fly Critical thinking is a skill that is greatly admired and often associated with people of... read more ›
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NOTE: If you want to see some of the work/imagery referenced in this podcast, you can follow along with timestamps on the bottom of this blog post. Graphic designers are tasked with creating new and all-encompassing identities for institutions, from signage to promotional materials and even swag. But what happens after the job is done and the institution is responsible for implementing their new identity all on their own? The work of Paula Scher, a... read more ›
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In the wake of George Floyd's murder in 2020, Emmanuel Acho recognized that Black and White people simply do not understand each other in America and he wanted to use his voice to do something about it. So he launched a video series, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man. His goal? Open a dialog on topics we've been afraid to talk about: racism, privilege, cultural appropriation, and more. That show exploded with over 70 millions... read more ›
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The person you talk to the most in your life, is you. Yet what we often say to ourselves isn't always kind, true or helpful. Enter today's guest: Lori Gottlieb. Lori is a psychotherapist and author of the New York Times bestseller 'Maybe You Should Talk to Someone'. In our fast-paced world of independence and individualism, we often minimize the importance of our interdependence to each other. In this episode, we take a deep dive... read more ›
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May
11
Back on the show is my good friend Vanessa Van Edwards. Vanessa joined us LIVE on CreativeLive TV. A brand new, free 24/7 variety show, live-streamed from the very casual living rooms, studios, and kitchen tables of our worldwide community of legendary creators. Vanessa is the Lead Investigator at Science of People. She is also the best-selling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People. Through her studies of human behavior, she’s unlocked tangible... read more ›
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Let’s face it, despite being more digitally connected than ever before, we’re more isolated and lonely. The cure for this loneliness epidemic? Human connection. That’s why I am excited to have entrepreneur, best-selling author, and researcher, Dan Schawbel on the show. Throughout his career, he’s interviewed over 2,000 people from celebrities to CEOs to politicians and even two astronauts on the future of learning and working. He’s synthesized these conversations into tactical insights on how... read more ›
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