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Daily Creative with Todd Henry

Formerly The Accidental Creative. Being a creative professional should be the greatest job in the world. You get to solve problems, express yourself, bring something new into the world and you get paid to do it. What"s not to love. Yet every day, creative pros face, tremendous pressure and uncertainty. The temptation is just to play it safe, surrender to distraction and settle for less than your best daily creative is about making sure that"s not your story. Each episode focuses on a topic

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17:56

What Are Your Escape Hatches?

Daily Creative with Todd Henry ·

2025/12/02

In this episode of Daily Creative, Todd Henry explores the subtle ways in which we avoid true commitment to our creative and professional ambitions. Todd discusses the concept of "escape hatches"—the backup plans, excuses, and rationalizations that prevent us from risking real vulnerability and discovering what we’re truly capable of. Drawing from personal stories and practical frameworks, we unpack three common escape hatches that undermine creative and leadership excellence: procrastination and

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18:23

5 Questions Every Creative Pro Should Be Asking

Daily Creative with Todd Henry ·

2025/11/18

In this episode, we take a step back from our typical interview format to reflect on something many creative leaders are feeling right now: a subtle but persistent sense of drift amidst uncertainty. Drawing from recent conversations with leaders worldwide, Todd Henry digs into the changing dynamics of organizations, shifting marketplaces, and the unique challenges and numbness that come with these times.Instead of providing easy answers, Todd shares five uncomfortable—but essential—questions

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24:46

Dirtbag Billionaire: Why Calling Isn't "Found", It's...

Daily Creative with Todd Henry ·

2025/11/11

In this episode, we explore the unconventional story of Yvon Chouinard, the “dirtbag” climber who became the founder of Patagonia and ultimately gave away his billion-dollar company to protect its mission. In conversation with David Gelles—New York Times journalist and author ofDirtbag Billionaire—we dig into the paradoxes of success, the power of awareness, and the ongoing tension between principle and profit. We discuss how Chouinard’s love for the outdoors led him to create climbing gear out of

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20:15

Super Chickens vs. Super Coops: The Power of Team...

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2025/11/04

For decades, we've been told that high performance is about gathering the brightest stars—the so-called “super chickens”—onto one team and watching the magic happen. But what if this approach is exactly what’s holding us back? In this episode, we challenge the myth of the lone genius and superstar culture, inspired by the research of evolutionary biologist William Muir and our guest, Jon Levy, author ofTeam Intelligence.We dig into why the true driver of organizational excellence isn’t the

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31:07

Slow Down To Go Fast (Why Optimizing Isn't the Answer)

Daily Creative with Todd Henry ·

2025/10/28

In this episode, we dive deep into what it truly means to sustain high performance—without losing ourselves along the way. We explore why the relentless pursuit of optimization can leave us exhausted, disconnected, and ultimately unsatisfied, even as our productivity dashboards look more impressive than ever.We sit down with Dr. James Hewitt, a human performance scientist and author ofRegenerative Performance, who challenges the contemporary obsession with “optimization.” Instead, he offers a fresh

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30:07

Safe Danger: Why Play Is Serious Business

Daily Creative with Todd Henry ·

2025/10/21

In this episode, we dive deep into the paradoxical space where creativity thrives: the intersection of safety and danger. Drawing inspiration from IDEO’s iconic reinvention of the shopping cart, we explore how play, risk, and psychological safety fuel real innovation. We’re joined by Ben Swire—author of “Safe Danger” and former IDEO design lead—and Cas Holman, designer and author of “Playful,” to rethink the role of play and trust in work, leadership, and life.Ben shares why “safe danger” is the

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24:33

How To Be Lucky (By Design)

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2025/10/14

Episode 80: Lucky By Design – Show NotesIs luck really just random, or can we engineer it? In this episode, we explore how “luck” is often the result of preparation, pattern recognition, and a deep understanding of hidden systems that shape opportunity. Drawing from the unlikely success story of Gary Dahl’s Pet Rock and the groundbreaking research of Wharton economist Judd Kessler and his new book Lucky By Design, we dig into the ways luck is built, not found.Judd Kessler introduces his framework of

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29:11

Your Compass & Creative Fuel

Daily Creative with Todd Henry ·

2025/10/07

How do we keep our creative edge—and ourselves—intact while navigating constant demands, distractions, and emotional turbulence? In this episode, we explore two distinct yet overlapping paths to real impact and creative resilience.We first sit down with Robert Glazer, best-selling author ofThe Compass Within, who demystifies the role of core values as more than just aspirational words—they’re non-negotiable principles that serve as a compass for decision making, relationships, and leadership. We

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25:49

Supercommunicators

Daily Creative with Todd Henry ·

2025/09/30

How often do our teams, family members, or collaborators end up misunderstanding each other even when we think we’re being perfectly clear? In this episode, we dive into the high cost of miscommunication and what it takes to become a “super communicator” in a noisy, divided world. We’re joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg, whose new book “Supercommunicators” unlocks why our conversations so often miss the mark—and offers a toolkit for breaking through confusion and building

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21:42

Thriving In Times of Epic Disruption

Daily Creative with Todd Henry ·

2025/09/23

In this episode, we explore the exhilarating—and sometimes terrifying—landscape of disruption with innovation expert Scott Anthony, author ofEpic Disruptions. Together, we examine the rapid shifts happening across every industry and what it takes not just to survive, but to lead through change with courage and creativity.We discuss why disruption is as much about human behavior as it is about technology, and highlight the critical missteps leaders make when they listen only to their best customers

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23:21

The Creative Shift

Daily Creative with Todd Henry ·

2025/09/16

Why does so much around us feel "vaguely familiar"? In this episode, we dive deep into the creative malaise of our overstimulated world—where endless scrolling, constant content, and a deluge of data make everything seem slightly derivative and uninspiring. We unpack the concept of “vague familiarity” and examine why our passion for novelty is constantly dulled by today’s information overload.To help us cut through the noise, we’re joined by Andrew Robertson, chairman of BBDO and author ofThe

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17:29

Why Hustle Culture Fails—and What to Do Instead

Daily Creative with Todd Henry ·

2025/09/09

In this episode, we explore what it takes to sustain creative leadership—not just for the next launch, but through the marathon of a meaningful career. We sit down with serial entrepreneur and author Chris Ducker to dig deep into his philosophy from his new book, "The Long Haul Leader," where he shares battle-tested frameworks for combating burnout and resisting the relentless drive of hustle culture.We reflect on how our culture glorifies quick wins and non-stop hustle at the expense of our health,

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21:09

How to Turn Doubt Into Your Creative Superpower

Daily Creative with Todd Henry ·

2025/09/02

In this episode of Daily Creative, we dive deep into the concept of doubt as a catalyst for creativity, innovation, and effective leadership. We explore a real-world story where doubt reshaped a project and led to a superior outcome, challenging our culture’s bias toward certainty and snap answers. Our guest, Dr. Bobby Parmar, author of Radical Doubt and professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, unpacks the neuroscience and psychology behind how we process uncertainty—and

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09:41

Are You A Moment, or a Mountain?

Daily Creative with Todd Henry ·

2025/08/26

In this solo episode, we explore a profound question: Are we building our professional lives around fleeting moments, or are we becoming mountains—steady, enduring, and impactful over the long term? We reflect on the contrast between “moment makers” who chase applause and “mountain builders” who quietly cultivate trust, skill, and lasting influence through steady practices.We examine the cultural obsession with moments of sudden attention and why anchoring our identity or work to them can lead to

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23:52

Time Anxiety

Daily Creative with Todd Henry ·

2025/08/19

Why does time feel so slippery, especially for creative pros? In this episode, we explore the phenomenon of “time anxiety”—that restless sense that we’re running out of time or not spending our hours on what really matters. We’re joined by Chris Guillebeau, author of the bookTime Anxiety, who brings a fresh lens to how we experience time, how our anxieties about it span past, present, and future—and why productivity hacks alone will never be enough.We dig into the difference between optimizing and

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22:10

Lessons From Future You: How To Use Distancing To...

Daily Creative with Todd Henry ·

2025/08/12

Episode E71 – DistancingIn this episode, we dive into one of creativity and leadership’s most overlooked superpowers: the ability to distance ourselves from our own immediate experience. We explore why our best work rarely happens by accident—it’s a result of disciplined, intentional decisions made from a broader perspective.We sit down with former nuclear submarine commander and bestselling author L. David Marquet, whose latest book, Distancing, unpacks the science and practice of decision-making

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23:16

Cover Bands Don't Change The World (Inside The...

Daily Creative with Todd Henry ·

2025/08/05

In this episode, we explore the idea that “cover bands don’t change the world”—and what it really takes to move from remixing the familiar to truly original creative work. We discuss why so many creative professionals feel stuck in safe, derivative cycles, and how our obsession with mimicking proven formulas can prevent us from breaking new ground.We’re joined by Phil White—co-author ofThe Creative’s Mind—who shares stories of extraordinary creatives who managed to defy their circumstances, resist

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20:12

Blindspotting: Preventing Hidden Sabotage at Work

Daily Creative with Todd Henry ·

2025/07/29

In this episode of Daily Creative, we dive into the hidden forces that can derail even the most talented and well-intentioned leaders: blind spots. We explore why self-awareness isn’t just about knowing our weaknesses, but also understanding how our biggest strengths—if left unchecked—can turn into liabilities.We’re joined by Marty Dubin, executive coach, former CEO, clinical psychologist, and author of the new bookBlindspotting. Marty shares his framework for uncovering blind spots across six key

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31:00

Chasing Likes: How One Button Changed The World

Daily Creative with Todd Henry ·

2025/07/22

In this episode of Daily Creative, we dig into the origins and unexpected global impact of the “like button” with business thinker and strategist Martin Reeves, co-author ofLike: The Button That Changed the World. Together, we uncover not just the technical and historical story behind one of the internet’s most recognizable icons, but also how something so small has fundamentally rewired our ideas about validation, success, identity, and creativity.We explore the messy, iterative invention process

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27:39

Why Work Should Be Fun (Sometimes): The Case for Joy...

Daily Creative with Todd Henry ·

2025/07/15

In this episode, we dive deep into what it really means to be human in today’s workplace. We push back against the efficiency-obsessed culture and explore how bringing more humanity, joy, and intention into work leads to better results and more meaningful lives.First, we’re joined by Bree Groff, author of Today Was Fun! and consultant and expert in organizational transformation. Bree breaks down why work doesn’t have to be drudgery and makes a compelling case for infusing fun and playfulness into

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