Real Creative Leadership is building a community to address the issues, challenges, and benefits of creative leadership. Join us as we discuss topics and share strategies that will help us all become better creative leaders. Real Creative Leadership is hosted by Adam Morgan and produced by The Stoke Group, a full-service digital marketing agency that specializes in content marketing, video, and interactive experiences.
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The Builder Mindset: The Creative Leader’s Advantage in the Age of AI — with Jennifer Kattula, Global CMO, Microsoft Advertising
Successful AI implementation is more than just a software download. For Microsoft’s Jennifer Kattula, it’s about creating a robust framework that gives teams the structure they need to safely test the boundaries AI is helping us expand. Together with Adam Morgan, she explains why creative leaders have the responsibility to set the standard for AI implementation and how to mitigate risk without…
Getting to ROI with Experiences — with Jennifer Gardner, Creative Director of Event Experiences, ServiceNow
Most brand events are forgettable. Jennifer Gardner’s aren’t. As creative director at ServiceNow, she’s mastered the art of turning immersive experiences into actual ROI — and it starts with purpose, not trends. In this episode she joins Adam Morgan to share how great events become a brand’s “front door,” blending storytelling, strategy, and human-centered design into moments people remember. From…
Why Brands Still Need Human Creativity — With Adam Morgan, VP of Brand, Twilio
AI can generate content at scale — but it can’t replace good taste, clear judgment, or emotional connection. In the season 7 premiere of Real Creative Leadership, Adam Morgan explores why human creativity is becoming more valuable in the age of AI.
Arrows-Out Leadership — With Catharina Walker Eure, Director of Innovation Strategy, Nike
What if the best leaders weren’t the ones with all the answers, but the ones asking the right questions? Catharina Walker Eure, Nike’s director of innovation strategy, shares her “Arrows-Out” leadership approach: lead with empathy, build emotionally intelligent teams, and create space for people to do their best work.
Feedback, Humility, and the Creative Ego — With John Renz, VP, Head of Creative, U.S. Businesses, Prudential
Prudential creative leader John Renz reveals why balancing ego with humility is the real key to leadership. From Bill Bernbach’s “humility card” to avoiding the ego trap, this episode of Real Creative Leadership shares lessons on building trust, giving better feedback, and leading creative teams with courage.
Branding, Bravery, and the Responsibility of Leadership— With Debbie Millman, Host of Design Matters and Founder of SVA Masters in Branding
Debbie Millman, with over 20 years of hosting Design Matters , offers insights into what creative leadership is evolving into by 2025. From brand purpose to courage, she discusses how the best leaders inspire and uplift. A must-listen for anyone in the creative field.
Building a Creative Identity, Not Just a Portfolio — with Donna Lamar, Global Head of Video Content & Entertainment, Spotify
In this episode, Real Creative Leadership host Adam Morgan is joined by Spotify Global Head of Video Content & Entertainment Donna Lamar to talk about building and protecting your creative identity. Learn how to align your personal values with your work, handle feedback without losing your voice, and inspire originality in yourself and your team.
What It Really Takes to Become a Creative Director - With Adam Morgan, VP of Brand, Twilio
Season 6 kicks off with a must-listen for senior creatives ready to take the next step. Host Adam Morgan breaks down what it really takes to land a Creative Director role — the experiences you must have, the details to leave out, and the important questions you must ask. Discover how to position yourself for this next level of creative leadership, speak the language recruiters want to hear, and…
What is the Future of Creative Leadership? — with Adam Morgan, VP of Brand, Twilio
Real Creative Leadership reaches a landmark as its fifth season draws to a close — but we’re not done just yet. In our season finale, Host Adam Morgan takes listeners on a tour of the season’s most prescient insights and suggestions from our slate of compelling guests, featuring stories from brands like Delta, Paypal, and more. The creative landscape can seem unfamiliar as rapid changes to…
In this latest episode of Real Creative Leadership , Karan joins host Adam Morgan for a discussion about his storied career path and where he sees creative leadership headed in the future. Karan advocates for seeing youth trends as tactics to engage audiences of all ages and sharing ways to nurture your creative teams to perform their very best. He calls it finding your creative framework. Listen…
