“The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.” - Joseph Campbell It is interesting that two of my favorite writers, Shonda Rhimes and Margaret Feinberg, share the same philosophy of saying yes to life and its adventures. Leaders have to stray from their routines to diversify their thoughts and experiences. You have heard “leaders are learners,” but this goes beyond that cliché. Great leaders are experience junkies. They say yes to knowledge and … [Read more...]
165: Organizational Curiosity: How to Inspire Growth
The more we know, the more we want to know. —Ron Kitchens On Today’s Episode: Carla and Ron discuss how important curiosity is to leadership. Creativity begins with curiosity; creativity is the catalyst for growth. The importance of continued learning: when you know more, you can do more. Ron's "old basement couch" simile. Why flexibility is important when setting big goals. Always Forward. Ron Question: Have you stopped learning? How can you inspire curiosity in … [Read more...]
108: How To Adapt To The Changing Landscape Of Productivity
You can’t put a harness on a race horse. – Ron Kitchens On Today’s Episode: Breaking down the old-age stigma of productivity that says as long as you are in your seat you are productive The work process has changed: untraditional hours, working remotely, flexibility Do not get lost in “tradition” Leaders need to manage and lead differently as the culture of effectiveness shifts Remove barriers to allow your team to produce with as little friction as possible Give your … [Read more...]
092: Leadership Interview: Scott Belsky
Creativity is, quite simply, a genuine interest combined with initiative. – Scott Belsky On Today’s Episode: A mobile workforce; can your team remain great while working remotely? When you lead with empathy it transcends any geographic boundaries. A resource that aids in connecting remotely: Slack. In theory, a mobile employee should be more effective and reliable. Creativity or spreadsheets, you don’t have to choose. A trick to problem solving better. What inspires + … [Read more...]
Catalyst University Faculty: Willie Baronet
Don’t find fault, find a remedy. - Henry Ford Willie Baronet was the owner and creative director of GroupBaronet (now MasonBaronet) from 1992-2006. His design and advertising work has been featured in Communication Arts, Graphis, AIGA, New York Art Directors, The One Show, Print Casebooks, Annual Report Trends, The Type Directors Club and Annual Report Design: A Historical Retrospective 1510-1990, organized by the Cooper-Hewitt National Museum of Design. In 2013 he was given the AIGA … [Read more...]