The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, musician, programer, author and CD baby founder Derek Sivers joins us to talk about creating a life that enables you get anything you want.  HIGHLIGHTS: The impact of continually moving around on Derek’s life How to be an introvert and run a company The similarities between music, programming and writing Treating entrepreneurship and creativity as an opportunity for personal development Lessons learned from being a full time musician  Dealing with wealth and our internal narratives around money  Knowing what works for you when it comes to money Making self help practical and useful  Why sharing something with people helps you to internalize it more Lessons learned from working at the circus  When to say yes to everything and when to say no QUOTES My primary is reason for doing any of this is personal development  If you want to entertain an audience it’s all about them, not you.  BOOKS AND RESOURCES AND MENTIONED Predictably Irrational  Thinking Fast and Slow The Paradox of Choice Stumbling on Happiness How to Win Friends and Influence People  Book Notes (Derek’s notes from books he’s read) Anything You Want SPONSORS Today’s episode is brought to you by Freeshipping.com  Derek Sivers is best known for being the founder and former president of CD Baby, an online CD store for independent musicians.  He’s also a musician, programmer, writer, and student. You can follow him on twitter @sivers.

In this short Friday behind the scenes episode, we talk about how our first animated series in partnership with Soulpancake came to be.  HIGHLIGHTS An introduction to our CEO Brian Koehn A simple tip to build relationships with people in high demand Dissecting the myth of the “solopreneur” The  power of operating in your zone of genius How effective collaboration plays a role in creative projects An inside look at the creation of the first animated short RESOURCES MENTIONED Elle Luna – The Crossroads of Should and Must (Animated) Chewing on Life’s Big Questions with Soulpancake Creative Director Golriz Lucina

In this short Friday behind the scenes episode, we talk about how our first animated series in partnership with Soulpancake came to be.  HIGHLIGHTS An introduction to our CEO Brian Koehn A simple tip to build relationships with people in high demand Dissecting the myth of the “solopreneur” The  power of operating in your zone of genius How effective collaboration plays a role in creative projects An inside look at the creation of the first animated short RESOURCES MENTIONED Elle Luna – The Crossroads of Should and Must (Animated) Chewing on Life’s Big Questions with Soulpancake Creative Director Golriz Lucina

In this episode Scott Eblin joins us to talk about the power of presence and character traits of effective leaders.  HIGHLIGHTS The tremendous importance of presence in order for us to be effective How being in roles where you’re close can impact your career Lessons learned in communication and psychology from the world of politics  Thinking beyond achievement of our goals  Finding intersection between what brings you joy and the world needs What separates top executives from the rest of the pack  The importance of effective listening and leadership  Why we need to question what we’re doing and how we’re living  BOOKS AND RESOURCES The Life and Times of a Remarkable Misfit Overworked and Overwhelmed: The Mindfulness Alternative The Next Level: What Insider’s Know About Executive Success  Scott Eblin is the co-founder and president of The Eblin Group, a professional development firm committed to helping executives and managers improve their leadership presence by being fully present.

In this episode Scott Eblin joins us to talk about the power of presence and character traits of effective leaders.  HIGHLIGHTS The tremendous importance of presence in order for us to be effective How being in roles where you’re close can impact your career Lessons learned in communication and psychology from the world of politics  Thinking beyond achievement of our goals  Finding intersection between what brings you joy and the world needs What separates top executives from the rest of the pack  The importance of effective listening and leadership  Why we need to question what we’re doing and how we’re living  BOOKS AND RESOURCES The Life and Times of a Remarkable Misfit Overworked and Overwhelmed: The Mindfulness Alternative The Next Level: What Insider’s Know About Executive Success  Scott Eblin is the co-founder and president of The Eblin Group, a professional development firm committed to helping executives and managers improve their leadership presence by being fully present.

In this episode of the of the Unmistakable Creative, aid de camp to general Stanley Mcchrystal and Navy seal Chris Fussel joins us to share psychology, mindset and leadership lessons  from how the challenges faced in Iraq can be relevant to countless businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations. HIGHLIGHTS How the reasons we do things evolve after we start Finding the internal equation that allows you to find your edge Developing the capacity to challenge ourselves and push our boundaries The myths and truths about Navy Seal Training What pushes people to a breaking point  How to make quick decisions and recover from setbacks quickly Leadership perspectives from a strategic and tactical level Business insights from the world of special operations  The power of shared consciousness for making an organization more effective Our misperceptions of war and conflict  BOOKS AND RESOURCES  Team of Teams Chris Fussell is the Chief Business Development Officer at McChrystal Group, leading the sales, marketing, and client relations teams.  He and his team are responsible for identifying and growing McChrystal Group’s network and client base, and for positioning CrossLead as a 21st century leadership model and globally-recognized brand. Chris is an author of the firm’s forthcoming management book, Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement in a Complex World.

In this episode of the of the Unmistakable Creative, aid de camp to general Stanley Mcchrystal and Navy seal Chris Fussel joins us to share psychology, mindset and leadership lessons  from how the challenges faced in Iraq can be relevant to countless businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations. HIGHLIGHTS How the reasons we do things evolve after we start Finding the internal equation that allows you to find your edge Developing the capacity to challenge ourselves and push our boundaries The myths and truths about Navy Seal Training What pushes people to a breaking point  How to make quick decisions and recover from setbacks quickly Leadership perspectives from a strategic and tactical level Business insights from the world of special operations  The power of shared consciousness for making an organization more effective Our misperceptions of war and conflict  BOOKS AND RESOURCES  Team of Teams Chris Fussell is the Chief Business Development Officer at McChrystal Group, leading the sales, marketing, and client relations teams.  He and his team are responsible for identifying and growing McChrystal Group’s network and client base, and for positioning CrossLead as a 21st century leadership model and globally-recognized brand. Chris is an author of the firm’s forthcoming management book, Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement in a Complex World.

In this episode, author Warren Berger joins us to talk about the power of leveraging questions to drive innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.  HIGHLIGHTS How asking questions drives innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship The importance of letting our work be shaped by different perspectives Why questioning matters and why we don’t appreciate it as much as we should  How questioning unintentionally gets trained out of us  Developing a capacity for and a habit of asking questions  The why, what if, and how framework for asking questions How the Polaroid camera came into existence through a child’s question  An expert on design thinking and innovation, Warren Berger has studied hundreds of the world’s leading innovators, designers, education leaders, creative thinkers, and red-hot start-ups to analyze how they ask game-changing questions, solve problems, and create new possibilities. Warren believes that questioning leads to innovation, can help you be more successful in your career, and can spark change in our businesses and lives.

In this episode, author Warren Berger joins us to talk about the power of leveraging questions to drive innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.  HIGHLIGHTS How asking questions drives innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship The importance of letting our work be shaped by different perspectives Why questioning matters and why we don’t appreciate it as much as we should  How questioning unintentionally gets trained out of us  Developing a capacity for and a habit of asking questions  The why, what if, and how framework for asking questions How the Polaroid camera came into existence through a child’s question  An expert on design thinking and innovation, Warren Berger has studied hundreds of the world’s leading innovators, designers, education leaders, creative thinkers, and red-hot start-ups to analyze how they ask game-changing questions, solve problems, and create new possibilities. Warren believes that questioning leads to innovation, can help you be more successful in your career, and can spark change in our businesses and lives.

In this episode, author Michael Port returns to the show to share lessons learned from a 9 year acting career, and how we perform our best in high stakes situations.  HIGHLIGHTS:  Understanding the difference between approval and results How Michael turned dyslexia into an advantage Learning to turn our disadvantages into advantages The difference between self expression and self understanding Lessons in persistence and grit from a 9 year acting career Performing at our best in high stakes situations Why our desires eventually become stronger than our fears What causes people to quit when things become difficult   How shame kills many of our dreams The 6 principles for managing high stakes situations  QUOTES You can be a critic or a performer, but I don’t you can be both.  BOOKS AND RESOURCES  Steal the Show  Michael Port has  written five books including Book Yourself Solid, Beyond Booked Solid, Book Yourself Solid Illustrated, The Contrarian Effect and The New York Times Bestseller, The Think Big Manifesto.He’s been on virtually every television network, and these days can be found keynoting conferences around the world on how to get booked solid or performing his one-man show, The Think Big Revolution.

In this episode, author Michael Port returns to the show to share lessons learned from a 9 year acting career, and how we perform our best in high stakes situations.  HIGHLIGHTS:  Understanding the difference between approval and results How Michael turned dyslexia into an advantage Learning to turn our disadvantages into advantages The difference between self expression and self understanding Lessons in persistence and grit from a 9 year acting career Performing at our best in high stakes situations Why our desires eventually become stronger than our fears What causes people to quit when things become difficult   How shame kills many of our dreams The 6 principles for managing high stakes situations  QUOTES You can be a critic or a performer, but I don’t you can be both.  BOOKS AND RESOURCES  Steal the Show  Michael Port has  written five books including Book Yourself Solid, Beyond Booked Solid, Book Yourself Solid Illustrated, The Contrarian Effect and The New York Times Bestseller, The Think Big Manifesto.He’s been on virtually every television network, and these days can be found keynoting conferences around the world on how to get booked solid or performing his one-man show, The Think Big Revolution.

In this episode of the podcast, Fortune senior editor  Geoff Colvin joins us to discuss what accounts for the difference between people who are mediocre and super achievers, and the skills that will be essential to our success in the future.  HIGHLIGHTS:  Storytelling lessons from growing up in a small town The critical elements to great performance in all areas  A deep dive into deliberate practice The distinction between performance and practice Why great performance is available to all of us The role that coaches and mentors play in our success Reasons we resist the message that great performance is accessible to all of us Why the nature of work is not designed to create super achievers Discovering things that truly engage us How viewing college from a purely economic perspective is hurting the experience The most important skill we’ll need to succeed in the future BOOKS AND RESOURCES Talent is Overrated Humans are Underrated Geoff Colvin, is Fortune’s senior editor-at-large and has written hundred of articles for the magazine including its popular column Value Driven. He lectures widely and is the regular lead moderator for the Fortune Global Forum.

In this episode of the podcast, Fortune senior editor  Geoff Colvin joins us to discuss what accounts for the difference between people who are mediocre and super achievers, and the skills that will be essential to our success in the future.  HIGHLIGHTS:  Storytelling lessons from growing up in a small town The critical elements to great performance in all areas  A deep dive into deliberate practice The distinction between performance and practice Why great performance is available to all of us The role that coaches and mentors play in our success Reasons we resist the message that great performance is accessible to all of us Why the nature of work is not designed to create super achievers Discovering things that truly engage us How viewing college from a purely economic perspective is hurting the experience The most important skill we’ll need to succeed in the future BOOKS AND RESOURCES Talent is Overrated Humans are Underrated Geoff Colvin, is Fortune’s senior editor-at-large and has written hundred of articles for the magazine including its popular column Value Driven. He lectures widely and is the regular lead moderator for the Fortune Global Forum.

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, former critical care nurse Tonya Leigh joins us to talk about lessons learned from the dying, and learning to living with ambition and ease.  HIGHLIGHTS  Making the conscious decision to slow down the pace of your life  Learning to live with both ambition and ease  Lessons learned from deathbed conversations  Stepping outside of your life to focus on what matters Creating a stop doing list to have a more quality life  What it means to go all in on your life    Designing your life around the things that you truly value  The power of taking inventory of how you spend your time Getting rid of all your self help books  The concept of joie d vivre Learning to embrace negative emotions and beliefs BOOKS AND RESOURCES The Life Changing Magic of Tidy Up Conversations with God  QUOTES If you don’t slow down enough to ask what matters to you, chances are you’re living the blueprint of someone else’s life If I didn’t think I was broken, what would I read?  Tonya Leigh is a certified Master Coach, an internationally-trained sommelier, and a joie de vivre instigator for women of every age.  She has a simple credo: French Kiss Life. Cherish The World. And The Rest Will Follow.

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, former critical care nurse Tonya Leigh joins us to talk about lessons learned from the dying, and learning to living with ambition and ease.  HIGHLIGHTS  Making the conscious decision to slow down the pace of your life  Learning to live with both ambition and ease  Lessons learned from deathbed conversations  Stepping outside of your life to focus on what matters Creating a stop doing list to have a more quality life  What it means to go all in on your life    Designing your life around the things that you truly value  The power of taking inventory of how you spend your time Getting rid of all your self help books  The concept of joie d vivre Learning to embrace negative emotions and beliefs BOOKS AND RESOURCES The Life Changing Magic of Tidy Up Conversations with God  QUOTES If you don’t slow down enough to ask what matters to you, chances are you’re living the blueprint of someone else’s life If I didn’t think I was broken, what would I read?  Tonya Leigh is a certified Master Coach, an internationally-trained sommelier, and a joie de vivre instigator for women of every age.  She has a simple credo: French Kiss Life. Cherish The World. And The Rest Will Follow.