# creative leaders (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover creative leaders. Page: Feed: --- ## [As a Leader, Would You Rather Be Smart or Wise?](https://lesliegrandy.substack.com/p/as-a-leader-would-you-rather-be-smart) _2026-08-19 · Leslie Grandy · Creative Velocity Substack_ AI reminds us that being smart doesn't make you wise. ## The Builder Mindset: The Creative Leader’s Advantage in the Age of AI — with Jennifer Kattula, Global CMO, Microsoft Advertising _2026-08-17 · Real Creative Leadership_ 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… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/915682/episodes/19647806-the-builder-mindset-the-creative-leader-s-advantage-in-the-age-of-ai-with-jennifer-kattula-global-cmo-microsoft-advertising.mp3) ## [What Leadership Really Requires](https://lesliegrandy.substack.com/p/what-leadership-really-requires) _2026-08-12 · Leslie Grandy · Creative Velocity Substack_ What if leadership is not about having all the answers, but about creating the conditions where people can do their best thinking? [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210859291/92e96b31d4e4d99535b31262f7bfec0c.mp3) ## [Curiosity Is the Creative Leader’s Advantage](https://lesliegrandy.substack.com/p/curiosity-is-the-creative-leaders) _2026-08-05 · Leslie Grandy · Creative Velocity Substack_ What if curiosity is not a personality trait, but one of the most important leadership skills of this moment? [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209713862/b60e27da08f3bbdcfaf2b914d8f41834.mp3) ## [How Creative Leaders See Failure](https://lesliegrandy.substack.com/p/how-creative-leaders-see-failure) _2026-07-29 · Leslie Grandy · Creative Velocity Substack_ What if failure is not the opposite of success, but one of the ways creative leaders learn how to succeed? [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208910307/e9200b2670005276447a6cb0dddef173.mp3) ## [Great Leaders Don’t Have All the Answers With Inbal Shani](https://lesliegrandy.substack.com/p/great-leaders-dont-have-all-the-answers) _2026-07-22 · Leslie Grandy · Creative Velocity Substack_ What if the best leaders are not the ones with all the answers, but the ones who know how to ask better questions? [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207190521/63e3a4a147770cd7e1b900634f66f283.mp3) ## [Who Are the Creatives In Your Company?](https://lesliegrandy.substack.com/p/who-are-the-creatives-in-your-company) _2026-07-20 · Leslie Grandy · Creative Velocity Substack_ Call one team "the creatives" and you've just told the rest of the company they're not. ## [Building the Capacity for What’s Possible with Erika Rothenberg](https://lesliegrandy.substack.com/p/building-the-capacity-for-whats-possible) _2026-07-15 · Leslie Grandy · Creative Velocity Substack_ What if the life you are meant to build is not blocked by a lack of opportunity, but by the limits of what you have allowed yourself to imagine? [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206371133/549b7740ac82ddbd7a4ca016b4c3251b.mp3) ## [Don't Be Fooled: AI's Speed Is Not A Substitute For Thinking](https://lesliegrandy.substack.com/p/dont-be-fooled-ais-speed-is-not-a) _2026-07-13 · Leslie Grandy · Creative Velocity Substack_ The danger is that it gives us plausible ideas before we’ve done enough thinking to recognize whether they’re the right ones. ## [The Intrapreneur’s Creative Advantage: Comfort with Discomfort with Randall Hounsell](https://lesliegrandy.substack.com/p/the-intrapreneurs-creative-advantage) _2026-07-08 · Leslie Grandy · Creative Velocity Substack_ What if the real creative advantage inside a large company is the willingness to stay uncomfortable long enough for a bold idea to work? [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/205714575/326bcb0edf3ca4c25d0eef71b99bb8c4.mp3) ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/msc17fIIN9kO) _2026-07-08 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [The Org Chart Presents a Real AI Risk](https://lesliegrandy.substack.com/p/the-org-chart-presents-a-real-ai) _2026-07-07 · Leslie Grandy · Creative Velocity Substack_ Has your view on org design and job descriptions changed since AI entered the chat? ## Getting to ROI with Experiences — with Jennifer Gardner, Creative Director of Event Experiences, ServiceNow _2026-06-26 · Real Creative Leadership_ 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… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/915682/episodes/19408366-getting-to-roi-with-experiences-with-jennifer-gardner-creative-director-of-event-experiences-servicenow.mp3) ## Why Brands Still Need Human Creativity — With Adam Morgan, VP of Brand, Twilio _2026-06-01 · Real Creative Leadership_ 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. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/915682/episodes/19274987-why-brands-still-need-human-creativity-with-adam-morgan-vp-of-brand-twilio.mp3) ## Arrows-Out Leadership — With Catharina Walker Eure, Director of Innovation Strategy, Nike _2025-12-22 · Real Creative Leadership_ 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. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/915682/episodes/18387015-arrows-out-leadership-with-catharina-walker-eure-director-of-innovation-strategy-nike.mp3) ## Feedback, Humility, and the Creative Ego — With John Renz, VP, Head of Creative, U.S. Businesses, Prudential _2025-10-31 · Real Creative Leadership_ 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. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/915682/episodes/18105144-feedback-humility-and-the-creative-ego-with-john-renz-vp-head-of-creative-u-s-businesses-prudential.mp3) ## Branding, Bravery, and the Responsibility of Leadership— With Debbie Millman, Host of Design Matters and Founder of SVA Masters in Branding _2025-10-02 · Real Creative Leadership_ 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. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/915682/episodes/17935078-branding-bravery-and-the-responsibility-of-leadership-with-debbie-millman-host-of-design-matters-and-founder-of-sva-masters-in-branding.mp3) ## Building a Creative Identity, Not Just a Portfolio — with Donna Lamar, Global Head of Video Content & Entertainment, Spotify _2025-08-22 · Real Creative Leadership_ 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. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/915682/episodes/17717075-building-a-creative-identity-not-just-a-portfolio-with-donna-lamar-global-head-of-video-content-entertainment-spotify.mp3) ## What It Really Takes to Become a Creative Director - With Adam Morgan, VP of Brand, Twilio _2025-05-14 · Real Creative Leadership_ 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… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/915682/episodes/17161659-what-it-really-takes-to-become-a-creative-director-with-adam-morgan-vp-of-brand-twilio.mp3) ## What is the Future of Creative Leadership? — with Adam Morgan, VP of Brand, Twilio _2024-12-18 · Real Creative Leadership_ 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… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/915682/episodes/16302414-what-is-the-future-of-creative-leadership-with-adam-morgan-vp-of-brand-twilio.mp3) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LPYqNmVOJYKy) _2024-12-18 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## From Creative Leader to CEO — with Karan Dang _2024-11-08 · Real Creative Leadership_ 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… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/915682/episodes/16059612-from-creative-leader-to-ceo-with-karan-dang.mp3)