RealCreativeLeadership

Feedback is a gift, even when it’s hard to hear. John Renz shares why humility makes the difference in creative work and leadership. stoke.cc/4hKAET7 #CreativeLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #MarketingTips

Power alone rarely motivates creative teams. But curiosity, connection, and mentorship? Those fuel results. @debbiemillman breaks it down in our latest RCL episode, which is now live for listening. Experience the full conversation. stoke.cc/4ohoCml #CreativeLeadership #LeadershipTips #Mindset

When was the last time you stepped into the unknown, trusting your gut to get you to the right place? It takes bravery to try something new, but that courage can be curated. Our newest episode of RCL gets to the heart of it with a guest who has experience with brands like Star Wars and Burger King. “In order to do something courageous, you have to step into that unknown.” — @debbiemillman on creative bravery and leadership New episode out now. stoke.cc/48pvauJ #CreativeLeadership #DesignMatters #CreativeCourage

“The notion of creative ID is basically, how do you use your creativity with the express sort of desire to become like a brand? You know, like that is a weird thing. It’s just like, what is the curated expression of our creativity that could lead to brand sponsorship? When I say creative ID, that’s what I’m talking about.” —Donna Lamar (@StalkingMuses), Global Head of Video Content & Entertainment, Spotify Tune in and learn how to turn your creative identity into your greatest career advantage. #CreativeLeadership #BeYourCreativeSelf #Spotify

For the first episode of season 6, Real Creative Leadership host @askadmo discusses the skills, experiences, and qualities you need to become a successful creative director. With a list of what to avoid when applying, key qualifications recruiters look for, and some real examples of successful creative leaders, this episode will give you all the tools you need to feel confident moving forward as a creative leader. Check out the episode and subscribe to keep up with the exciting season ahead. stoke.cc/3HNZt2J #CreativeLeadership #MarketingDirector #CreativeDirection

“ Who is the hiring manager? Who are the execs? Who are the people that are hiring this creative director position? Because it's not about your perspective, it's all about their perspective.” —Adam Morgan, VP of Brand, Twilio stoke.cc/4dYJvPv #CreativeLeadership #CreativeDirector #CreativeDirec

In the final episode of Season 5, Real Creative Leadership host Adam Morgan gets into the best of the best from the past eight episodes. With topics like global growth and the future of design plus features from our slate of insightful guests, it all comes down to this simple idea: intentional, creative innovation is what makes the biggest impact. Listen now and get subscribed, as we’ll return for Season 6 in early 2025. stoke.cc/41Zn6xf Produced by @thestokegroup #creativeleadership #podcast #brand #agency #globalgrowth #futureofdesign #ai

This retrospective of Season 5 of Real Creative Leadership is really a look into the future, as host Adam Morgan reflects on the season’s most relevant episodes and prescient themes — including global growth, developing a creative vision, and the future of design. stoke.cc/4gM1BnJ Produced by @thestokegroup #creativeleadership #podcast #brand #agency #globalgrowth #futureofdesign #ai

@Karandang sees talent as hard work disguised as innate ability. Listen to our latest episode of the podcast to hear more about Karan’s career path and where he’s headed now, with help from rising talent and an eye toward tech-based collaborative spaces. stoke.cc/3ZdcE2i Produced by @thestokegroup #creativeleadership #nextgencentricity #brand #agency #disney #creativepurpose

The best, most memorable brands have a signature sound. This week on the show, Adam Morgan teams up with Laura Montarroso Daher, founder of Music Collective and an innovative leader in the auditory branding space to talk about why branded sound is so much more than jingles — and the power it has to tell a story that makes an impact. stoke.cc/3ZhCTpz Produced by @thestokegroup #realcreativeleadership #leadership #audio #audiobranding #auditorybranding #podcast

Youth isn’t wasted on the young, and neither are your marketing efforts. In our latest episode, Adam Morgan is joined by @Karandang, CEO of DANG, a brand consultancy, for a conversation about finding inspiration from the ways younger generations connect and interact. With a unique look at finding your purpose and creative framework, Karan leverages his extensive experience with brands like Walmart and Disney to prove talent is really just hard work and that connection and innovation come when you’re brave enough to take a risk. Listen now for more. stoke.cc/4hKVKR5 Produced by The Stoke Group #creativeleadership #nextgencentricity #brand #agency #disney #creativepurpose

Laura Montarroso Daher is the founder of Music Collective and an industry leader when it comes to auditory branding. Listen in on her conversation with Adam Morgan to learn more about the power of sound when it comes to telling your next big story. stoke.cc/48DJLk4 Produced by @thestokegroup #realcreativeleadership #leadership #audio #audiobranding #auditorybranding #podcast

“How beautiful is it when you don’t need that visual aid and you listen to a piece of music or a short piece of sound and you know, ‘That’s the brand!’ That’s when you’ve done your job.” stoke.cc/4hv7tTw —Laura Montarroso Daher, Founder, Music Collective Produced by @thestokegroup #realcreativeleadership #leadership #audio #audiobranding #auditorybranding #podcast

Creativity fuels more than just great products and profitable companies — for Jod Kaftan, head of product and research design at @Oracle, it’s what drives life itself. Listen in to our latest episode featuring a powerful conversation about why the human touch can never truly be replicated — and why creativity is humanity’s ultimate distinguishing characteristic. stoke.cc/47S7CvX Produced by @thestokegroup #realcreativeleadership #leadership #creativity #ai #aiart #artificialintelligence

Jod Kaftan believes three big factors contribute to creativity: courage, compassion, and curiosity. Discover more about Jod’s approach to doing incredible work and leading creative teams with vision in the midst of an increasingly automated world in our latest episode. stoke.cc/3TzfvAv Produced by @thestokegroup #realcreativeleadership #leadership #creativity #ai #aiart #artificialintelligence

“I like to think creative leadership is also primarily focused on what’s called ‘moral imagination.’ What future do I want to live in? What future do I want my customers and the people I work with to live in?” —Jod Kaftan, Head of Product and Research Design, Oracle Produced by @thestokegroup #realcreativeleadership #leadership #creativity #ai #aiart #artificialintelligence