The Crazy One

My keynote about how to build a breakthrough career from the 2023 BeMore festival which is an annual epic 24-hour super conference bringing 100+ legendary speakers in Design, AI, Product & Career Growth. Elevate your future with live keynotes, networking and an experience that will empower and educate the community. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1.com/episode129 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

The last few months have seen more layoffs, more uncertain futures, and creative frustration, which has many people wondering if they should go out on their own. It could be as a freelancer, consultant, or starting their own business. But there are so many questions, uncertainty, and few answers. In this episode, we are going to look at the foundational questions you need to ask yourself about the type of business you want to start, the questions you need to ask to figure out the type of business you want to create, share some insights in my journey launching my own studio, and more. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1.com/episode128 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

We are in a time when most people have realized that they have to take on a lot more to have a successful career. But it can be tough to navigate and know what you need to do to be successful. In this episode, we will look at what has caused this new era of defensive employment, what it will mean for you and your leadership style, and what you need to do to succeed. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1.com/episode127 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

The job market continues to evolve from a war for talent where people were getting multiple offers to rampant layoffs and tons of frustration. I think all of this will add up to a big change, and it is something I haven't seen in a while. It will create both opportunities and challenges for all of us. In this episode, we will talk about what is going on in the creative industry in 2022 that is driving so much change in companies and the job market, the big shift that I think is coming in the next few years, and how all of this has set me in a new direction with my career. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1.com/episode126 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

The third in a 3 part series where we will look at the steps you can take to help your team and company understand the value of design. In this episode, we will look at how to show the value of design through design reviews, set a different tone through feedback guidelines, and measure the impact through metrics and case studies. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1.com/episode125 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

The second in a 3 part series where we will look at the steps you can take to help your team and company understand the value of design. In this episode, we will look at creating the demand for design by creating an effective plan and using three critical methodologies and approaches to help move your team to a more valued contributor to your company. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1.com/episode124 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

The first of a 3 part series where we will look at the steps you can take to help your team and company understand the value of design. In this episode, we will talk about how people can see design as a claim of ownership instead of a process, how we separate creativity from execution as the basis of knowing how to show the value of design, and how to start to create the data you will need to begin to change things. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1.com/episode123 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

While trying to get promoted or deciding if you should quit your job are at very different stages in your career journey, they share the need for clarity, action, and a way to understand the way forward. They also share that you might be the problem, and you have a blindspot to that fact. In this episode, we will go over a simple process you can use to think through how to approach this problem, lay out the issues you will need to think about, and lay out how to have the conversation that will get you the answer you need to make a decision. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1.com/episode122 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

The past six months have been a fascinating exploration into a new perspective on Design Thinking. I never thought I get it from the US Army as I learned about how they teach and use the Army Design Methodology. In this episode, we will go over the basics of the US Army Design Methodology, look at how it is different and I would even say better than Design Thinking, and highlight some things they do differently that can make a huge difference in your team or company. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1.com/episode121 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

I'm sure you noticed this show went on an unannounced 7-month hiatus. Before I started recording new episodes, I wanted to take a few minutes to explain what happened that made me stop, what kept me from restarting, and why it is coming back now. As always, thanks for your support, and I hope you enjoy the new episodes. FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

Most people would probably be shocked to learn that applying for your next job is only going to work 5% of the time, but when you look at the numbers, this is only the tip of the iceberg. We are all engaged in a process that doesn't work for us and honestly doesn't work for the companies looking for new talent. We need a new approach, and I've had some recent experiences that I think might be able to help. In this episode, we will explore some of the 2022 job data that will show you why you shouldn't apply for your next job, discuss a new approach to your job hunt, and go over my playbook for how you can make it work for you. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1.com/episode120 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

Facilitation asks to balance the goals of the meeting, the team's social dynamics, and all while creating an environment that is a participation democracy where everyone can be heard. Unfortunately, it is a rare skill, mainly because few companies take the time to teach the skills and often because you feel like you have to be an extrovert to be good at it (which isn't true). In this episode, we will look at what it takes to be a great facilitator, what you shouldn't do, the actions and behaviors you will need, and share a playbook to create the best meetings and workshops. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1.com/episode119 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

Everyone is still trying to get used to remote work, but the three biggest things people struggle with remote work are unplugging after work, loneliness, and collaboration and/or communication. Even now, over 18 months later, too many teams still haven't caught on to the fact that you have to overcome these critical issues and build teamwork, trust, and empower vulnerability. In this episode, we will look at why remote team building is critical to your success and walk through some of my favorite remote team building activities I have done with teams over the years. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1.com/episode118 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

Most people think about company culture as team building events and ping pong tables, but there is more going on under the surface than most people realize. Culture is shaped by how all employees, from the top executives to the interns, show up every day, but that is something very few companies are aware of or focus on despite having such a massive impact on creativity and innovation. In this episode, we will explore the 3 basic parts of how everyone experiences an emotion, a breakdown of cognitive and emotional cultures, and what anyone can do to start to change your culture. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1.com/episode117 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

It's no secret that the pandemic has changed how we work forever, but many people have not caught up to the fact that it also changed the triggers and ways that our imposter syndrome manifests in our work. In this episode, we will look at the three things created by remote work that have changed imposter syndrome, how those affect the five types of imposter syndrome, what you can do about it, and how you can help other people. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1.com/episode116 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

We have talked before about how job descriptions are one of the most significant sources of imposter syndrome. Why don't we find a more effective format and address the bias built into this process? In this episode, we will look at the common problems when we start the process, the basics of the great job description, how to remove bias from your job descriptions, and how to go beyond the JD to do more to make hiring a better and more equitable process. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1.com/episode115 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

The pandemic has grown and magnified many people's fears and imposter syndrome. We have all been forced into a huge amount of change in a short amount of time, and those new and old fears are starting to manifest in bad ways for a lot of people and companies. In this episode, we will look at why fear and self-doubt grow in people, leaders, and companies, the 6 types of fears creatives often suffer from, and our mindsets that often feed those fears. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1.com/episode114 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

The last year has brought challenges none of us could have seen coming. 2021 has just started, but there is a surprising amount of new opportunities, companies evolving, and creative talent on the move as companies and people react to those changes. In this episode, look at the trends that are driving the 2021 job market for companies and for you no matter your level of experience, and what are some of the things you can do to take advantage of it all. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1.com/episode113 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

The fifth of the #ShareTheMicNow episodes was created by Antionette Carroll discussing The Power of Youth in Redesigning Systems with Connie Flores, Nora Lidia, Robert Beckles and Quinton Ward. Antionette D. Carroll is the Founder and CEO of Creative Reaction Lab, a nonprofit social enterprise designing healthy and racially equitable communities for Black and Latinx populations through education and training programs, community engagement consulting, an online national platform, and open-source tools and resources. Creative Reaction Lab is creating a collaborative youth-led, community-centered movement challenging racial inequities in the education, media, health and healthcare, and government and public service sectors. Within this capacity, Antionette has pioneered a new form of creative problem solving called Equity-Centered Community Design. Throughout her career, Antionette has worked for non-profits working for social justice, human rights, and diversity and inclusion. These experiences led to her background as a social entrepreneur, non-profit leader, and design activist. Antionette's personal mission in life is to challenge standards, make CHANGE, and CHAMPION approaches resulting in foundational and community impact. Connie Flores - Connie is a Xicana visual designer raised in Houston, TX. She completed her BFA in Communications Design at Syracuse University. Currently freelancing in the Greater St. Louis area, she is eager to collaborate with other creatives to find suitable approaches at the intersection of design and social justice. https://connieflores.com Nora Lidia - Nora is a redesigner for Justice: Social, Economic, and Mental Health, writer https://twitter.com/noralidiag Robert Beckles - Robert is an engagement Specialist, at Williams and Associates, Inc. http://minorityhealthstl.org Quinton Ward - Quinton is a designer, co-Host of Speak Up St. Louis, Executive Director of the St. Louis MetroMarket working in the intersection of art, design, and community. https://quintonward.com

The fourth of the #ShareTheMicNow episodes was created by Antionette Carroll in conversation with David Clifford the founder of Design School X and Liberatory Design, and Timothy Bardlavens co-founder of &Design and Product Design Manager at Facebook discussing Dismantling White Supremacy in Design. Antionette D. Carroll is the Founder and CEO of Creative Reaction Lab, a nonprofit social enterprise designing healthy and racially equitable communities for Black and Latinx populations through education and training programs, community engagement consulting, an online national platform, and open-source tools and resources. Creative Reaction Lab is creating a collaborative youth-led, community-centered movement challenging racial inequities in the education, media, health and healthcare, and government and public service sectors. Within this capacity, Antionette has pioneered a new form of creative problem solving called Equity-Centered Community Design. Throughout her career, Antionette has worked for non-profits working for social justice, human rights, and diversity and inclusion. These experiences led to her background as a social entrepreneur, non-profit leader, and design activist. Antionette's personal mission in life is to challenge standards, make CHANGE, and CHAMPION approaches resulting in foundational and community impact. David H. Clifford has been an artist, designer, builder, and equity/social justice-oriented educator for almost 25 years building irresistible learning environments of belonging and creativity. David, a heterosexual, upper-middle-class, able-bodied White man, is the beneficiary of the generations of oppression of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and women. David identifies as a deviant of the dominant caste, using his legacy of privilege to challenge the very systems and structures of oppression that placed him in his unearned place of power. This self-awareness, coupled with his design/builder mindset and skill-set, equips David to rattle status quo cages found within the White worlds of education and the design, design thinking, and the shop class/maker communities. Timothy Bardlavens is a Product Design Leader, a Cultural Strategist, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) specialist, a Fellowship Co-Founder, and International Speaker & Facilitator. Currently, a Product Design Manager at Facebook, Timothy supports Community Experiences within the Facebook App, leading teams focused on new Member Experiences and Ecosystem Growth. Previously, he has led teams for Zillow’s newest venture, Zillow Offers—building the team and product vision of an end-to-end experience for buying, selling, financing and managing a home, all within the Zillow ecosystem. In addition to Microsoft, where his leadership focused on core UX and Intelligent (AI/ML) experiences in Outlook across all endpoints, platform experiences that span the O365 Suite and core browsing experiences in Edge. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1.com/episode111/ FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook