Best Bemore Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 129 Keynote: BeMore Festival 2023 - How to build a breakthrough career 56:26

12M ago56:26

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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…

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Ep 128 Career: How to start your studio or freelance business 47:24

12M ago47:24

47:24

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 foundat…

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Ep 127 Career: How to navigate and succeed in the era of defensive employment 45:35

2y ago45:35

45:35

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…

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Ep 126 Career: Understanding the 2022 job market, a shift is coming 49:39

2y ago49:39

49:39

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 goi…

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Ep 125 Value of Design P3: Showing the value and impact of design 36:57

2y ago36:57

36:57

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:/…

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Ep 124 Value of Design P2: Creating demand for design 35:18

2y ago35:18

35:18

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 compa…

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Ep 123 Value of Design P1: Understanding the power and stigma of the word 'Design' 35:15

2y ago35:15

35:15

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…

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Ep 122 Career: How to decide if you should quit your job (or get a promotion) 40:57

2y ago40:57

40:57

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 us…

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Ep 121 Design Thinking: The U.S. Army can teach you a lot about Design Thinking 45:55

2y ago45:55

45:55

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 tha…

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Ep 120 Career: Don't apply for your next job (and what to do instead) 41:33

2+ y ago41:33

41:33

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 …

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Back from hiatus 10:26

2+ y ago10:26

10:26

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: Twitte…

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Ep 119 Teamwork: How to become a great meeting and workshop facilitator 44:55

3y ago44:55

44:55

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 go…

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Ep 118 Teamwork: The best remote team building activities 45:05

3y ago45:05

45:05

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…

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Ep 117 Teamwork: Understanding your team's cognitive and emotional culture 54:17

3y ago54:17

54:17

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 massiv…

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Ep 116 Creativity: Understanding the new imposter syndrome triggers from remote work 47:17

3y ago47:17

47:17

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…

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Ep 115 Leadership: How to write an effective and unbiased job description 37:11

3+ y ago37:11

37:11

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 j…

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Ep 114 Career: Overcoming fear and self-doubt 41:51

3+ y ago41:51

41:51

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 comp…

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Ep 113 Career: Understanding the 2021 job market 35:48

3+ y ago35:48

35:48

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 n…

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Ep 112 #ShareTheMicNow: The Power of Youth in Redesigning Systems by Antionette Carroll 53:49

3+ y ago53:49

53:49

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 fo…

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Ep 111 #ShareTheMicNow: Dismantling White Supremacy in Design by Antionette Carroll 48:54

3+ y ago48:54

48:54

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 C…

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Ep 110 Creativity: 'Metallica’s rock ‘n roll insights on creativity and leadership’ from HOW Design Live 2020 50:59

4y ago50:59

50:59

In a rare public interview, I sat down with Marc Reiter, who has worked with Metallica for a quarter-century as their “Chief Creative Guy” to discuss what he has learned working with such iconic creative teams, what drives originality, and what you can learn from all of it. Marc oversees their record label, Blackened Recordings, and works closely w…

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Ep 109 Creativity: ’Hope is not a strategy’ keynote from HOW Design Live 2020 48:17

4y ago48:17

48:17

This episode is a replay of my main stage keynote from HOW Design Live 2020. In a continuation of the most popular talk and main stage keynote from HOW 2019, we will look at the debt we all carry that shares our perspective, the barriers we create for ourselves, and how to find a new mindset to create sustained success. SHOW NOTES: http://thecrazy1…

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Ep 108 Memorial: The life and lessons of my father, David Gates 40:16

4y ago40:16

40:16

Many of you may know that my relationship with my father was unique in that he was my father, but he was also a creative director, my mentor, my first boss, and the foundation of everything I am. On October 5th, 2020, he suddenly passed away. In this episode, I want to share my father's story as a designer and creative director, how my life has bee…

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Ep 107 Career: How to outsmart the broken recruiting system 37:38

4y ago37:38

37:38

As we search for a new job, we often slam into a wall of frustration and self-doubt where we aren't sure how to overcome it or get better results in the hiring process. In this episode, we will look at all of the problems that arise during a job hunt and look at how we can use some new thinking and approaches to short circuit this problem and get b…

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Ep 106 Career: How to build a personal brand people will love to hate 45:31

4y ago45:31

45:31

It's never a good time to be generic in your career or your work, but that has never been more true than now. Why do so many people have such generic resumes, portfolios, and personal brands that blend into the crowd? In this episode, we will define what makes up a brand, understand why a personal brand has so much power, the most common problems i…

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Ep 105 Career: How to negotiate salary and job offers 34:58

4y ago34:58

34:58

I was shocked to learn that most people have never negotiated their salary for a new or existing job. Your success will be driven in large part by your ability to understand these business concepts, stand up for yourself, take control of your career and your financial future. In this episode, we will discuss the questions you will need to ask when …

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Ep 104 #ShareTheMicNow: Working in Tech While Black Part 1 by Jackie Velasquez Ross, Dorcie Lovinsky, and Christian Clark 36:48

4y ago36:48

36:48

The third of the #ShareTheMicNow episodes was created by Jackie Velasquez Ross (senior recruiter), Dorcie Lovinsky (engineering manager), and Christian Clark (strategic renewals manager) sharing their history, struggles, and hopes of what it is like to be black and work in the tech industry. Jackie Velasquez Ross has have never met a stranger. She …

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Ep 103 Leadership: Why creating organization and cultural change is so hard 32:22

4y ago32:22

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People, teams, companies, and our entire culture are going through a lot of change. Many of us struggle to figure out how to move forward, evolve, and create real change. In this episode, we will look at the things that stop organization and cultural change, and how we need to approach our problems to create change no matter your role or seniority.…

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Ep 102 #ShareTheMicNow: I Dare You to Care by Sylvia Baffour 27:23

4y ago27:23

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The second of the #ShareTheMicNow episodes was created by Sylvia Baffour on how to approach the work around us, emotional intelligence, and being aware of the emotional after taste your leave with the people around you. Sylvia Baffour is a Motivational Speaker, Trainer, and Executive Coach named among HubSpot’s Top 15 Female Motivational Speakers a…

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Ep 101 #ShareTheMicNow: Maurice Cherry and Debbie Millman in conversation 1:00:06

4y ago1:00:06

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The first of the #ShareTheMicNow episodes is an intimate and honest conversation between design industry icons Maurice Cherry and Debbie Millman about the state of the world, their work, what's going on with some of the design organizations, and much more. Maurice is a pioneering digital creator who is most well-known for his award-winning podcast …

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Joining #ShareTheMicNow 10:35

4y ago10:35

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Today, more than ever, it is NECESSARY that we all join #ShareTheMicNow to create unifying actions centered around Black, Brown, Indigenous and/or LGBTQ+ lives, stories, and calls to action. I wanted to create this short episode to talk about why I will be joining the movement, what you can expect in the next few episodes, and what I would like to …

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Ep 100 Career: Rejecting your life's invisible scripts 43:08

4+ y ago43:08

43:08

We are often influenced, if not even controlled, by the things we think we need to do and the person we think we need to be in our lives and careers. Chasing and repeating these broken narratives is exhausting, and any deviation from them is met with judgment, imposter syndrome, guilt, self-doubt, frustration, and more in all of us. In this episode…

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Amazing Design People List: Find a job, a mentor, and some hope. 3:25

4+ y ago3:25

3:25

The Amazing Design People list was created as a worldwide, community-led talent base to help those creatives who have recently been laid off or furloughed. It started as a simple Google sheet, but thanks to Felix Lee and James Baduor it has grown into a site where you can get listed if you are looking for work, apply for 100+ current job openings a…

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Ep 99 Career: The 8 habits of successful people 42:02

4+ y ago42:02

42:02

I talk and coach a lot of successful creatives and leaders. They share 8 common characteristics that set them apart from everyone else and have kept them successful throughout their careers. In this episode, we will explore all aspects of the 8 characteristics I see in the most successful and creative people I know and talk about how you can make t…

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Ep 98 Career: What to do if you get laid off 29:42

4+ y ago29:42

29:42

There are few things more anxiety-inducing and career-altering than getting laid off or furloughed. I know because it’s happened to me twice in my career and it taught me a lot. In this episode, we will look at the practical and emotional steps you should take when you get laid off or furloughed, some helpful resourced, and how you can use this to …

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The Crazy One is now on YouTube 2:07

4+ y ago2:07

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Thanks to all this time at home The Crazy One is now on YouTube with the most popular episodes, tutorials, keynotes, interviews, live streams, favorite videos, and more. Subscribe now! SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE: http://www.thecrazy1.com/youtube FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook…

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How I'm finding hope in these difficult times. 21:26

4+ y ago21:26

21:26

I wanted to quickly share a few insights and perspectives that I've been sharing with friends, co-workers, leaders and other creatives to try and help in these unprecedented times. I hope it helps. FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, FacebookBy Stephen Gates

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Ep 97 Career: How to deal with change. 35:20

4+ y ago35:20

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Our careers, personal lives, and the world around us are always changing. This causes stress, anxiety, and even fear, which can derail and debilitate us. But change happens all the time, and how we perceive it and the effect it has on us can make a huge difference in our health, happiness, and success. In this episode, we will look at why we strugg…

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Ep 96 Career: Insights from the Design Imposter Syndrome Crazy One Conversations. 38:33

4+ y ago38:33

38:33

I recently launched my new Crazy One Conversation series by talking with 60 people from 10 countries and 20 U.S. cities in three different Conversations about Design Imposter Syndrome. In this episode, we will recap the basics of Design Imposter Syndrome and then look at some of the factors that are contributing to the explosion of imposter syndrom…

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Ep 95 Career: How to create a standout portfolio. 42:38

4+ y ago42:38

42:38

Creating a standout portfolio is essential because it helps you stand out from the crowd, is one of the main faces of your brand, and your first introduction to prospective employers and your industry. The problem is that it is equal parts art and science with no set formula for success. In this episode, we will look at the trends that are affectin…

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Ep 94 Creativity: The lost art of boredom. 19:00

4+ y ago19:00

19:00

Creativity has steadily declined for the past 25 years, and no one seems to know why. There are a lot of theories, but I think part of it is because all of our technology and constant engagement is killing boredom, which is an essential part of creativity. In this episode, we will look at why I think boredom is essential to creativity, why it's in …

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Ep 93 Career: Why you have to build and maintain a personal support system. 44:25

4+ y ago44:25

44:25

You face a lot of challenges in your career, and having a good support system can make getting through them a lot easier. But we all battle insecurity, have less support as we grow our career, experience compassion fatigue, and so much more. In this episode, we will look at why we struggle to keep a support system through our career, the 4 parts of…

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Ep 92 Career: How to deal with difficult and creativity killing people 49:08

4+ y ago49:08

49:08

One of the hardest parts of creativity is that it's subjective, which means it can be discussed, debated, derailed, or even killed by difficult people. We will all have to work with these types of people, and knowing how to do it successfully can be a massive part of it you are successful or not. In this episode, we will look at the 4 different per…

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Ep 91 Career: The critical difference between design vs. creativity 26:27

5y ago26:27

26:27

Design and creativity are two terms most people use interchangeably, but they could not be more different, and understanding those differences can make huge differences in your career, your team, and the impact you make in your company. In this episode, we will look at how design and creativity are often confused and misunderstood, how they should …

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Ep 90 Career: The real reason why you aren't getting promoted. 39:25

5y ago39:25

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I talk with people every week who are frustrated because they feel they are stuck in their career or doing something wrong because they can't seem to get promoted. In this episode, we are going to look at the problem we are up against in getting promoted, look behind the scenes of the promotion process, understand why your current strategy probably…

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Ep 89 Career: Trends in recruiting, hiring, and retaining the best talent. 43:18

5y ago43:18

43:18

Finding and hiring great creative talent is getting harder every day due to record low levels of unemployment, the increasing demand for creative skills, and the expanding role of design. In this episode, we will look at a few of the trends taken from the new Design Trends Report I co-authored that affecting how we find, recruit, hire, and train th…

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Ep 88 Creativity: Trust is the key to everything. 50:51

5y ago50:51

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Few things are more important to creativity, teamwork, and leadership than trust. Yet trust is one of the rarest and most misunderstood things on most teams and in most companies. In this episode, we will look at the different types of trust, understand where trust is important, look at how to assess the various aspects of trust, understand human-c…

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Ep 87 Creativity: Supporting and empowering introverts 51:43

5y ago51:43

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Too many people think "good" leaders or teammates have to be energetic extroverts while introverts as described as shy, anti-social, asking too many questions, or needing too much time to think. In this episode, we will find a new perspective and understanding of what introverts go through, why their way of work is really valuable, some tips for th…

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Ep 86 Career: How to make peace with yourself to improve your creativity. 41:07

5y ago41:07

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Creativity and insecurity go hand in hand because our ideas and creative process are strongly influenced by what we have experienced in our life. The challenge is that we have all led different lives, so it is pretty much impossible to find other people who have the exact same problems you do. In this episode, we will look at where some of the most…

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Ep 85 Creativity: How to get and give better creative feedback 48:36

5y ago48:36

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Feedback is an incredibly important moment at multiple points in the creative process because it can make things a lot better or a lot worse. Yet so many people don’t know how to give good feedback which endlessly frustrates creatives. In this episode, we will look at what makes bad feedback, how to give better feedback, and how to hear and act on …

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