The Crazy One
A podcast by Stephen Gates

146 Episodes
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Ep 85 Creativity: How to get and give better creative feedback
Published: 9/9/2019 -
Ep 84 Design: The need for ethical design
Published: 8/19/2019 -
Ep 83 Leadership: Your leadership maturity level, persona and communication style
Published: 8/5/2019 -
Ep 82 Conference talk: ’The Future is Creative’ keynote from HOW Design Live 2019
Published: 7/15/2019 -
Ep 81 Conference talk: ‘Why innovation is rarely authorized’ panel from HOW Design 2019
Published: 7/1/2019 -
Ep 80 Emotional intelligence: How to find and restore your confidence
Published: 6/17/2019 -
Ep 79 Listener questions: Design operations, start-ups, company “purpose", your career and building a team.
Published: 6/3/2019 -
Ep 78 Teamwork: How improv can make your team more creative
Published: 5/20/2019 -
Ep 77 Conference talk: ‘Building an In-House Design Powerhouse’ keynote from SXSW 2019
Published: 4/22/2019 -
Ep 76 Creativity: Why cognitive bias is the real problem with your work.
Published: 4/8/2019 -
Ep 75 Career: How to survive corporate politics with grace and integrity
Published: 3/4/2019 -
Ep 74 Methodologies: Design Thinking isn't bullsh*t. The way you apply it is.
Published: 2/7/2019 -
Ep 73 Listener questions: Design leadership, office environments, design authority. conflict and sharing.
Published: 2/4/2019 -
Ep 72 Leadership: How to create REAL innovation
Published: 12/31/2018 -
Ep 71 Career: How to become a digital product designer
Published: 12/17/2018 -
Ep 70 Emotional intelligence: Understanding and improving your emotional intelligence
Published: 11/5/2018 -
Ep 69 Creativity: How to fight imposter syndrome
Published: 10/22/2018 -
Ep 68 Your career: What's the equation for doing great work?
Published: 10/14/2018 -
Ep 67 Creativity: How to give better design feedback
Published: 9/17/2018 -
Ep 66 Originality: What to embrace, fight, stop and start to rediscover your voice and create your best ideas.
Published: 8/20/2018
The Crazy One is an award-winning podcast for creatives, leaders, and anyone who refuses to settle. Hosted by renowned designer and global design leader Stephen Gates, this show delivers unfiltered honesty, actionable insights, and hard-won wisdom to help you grow your creativity, lead with confidence, and build a meaningful career.With over two decades leading world-class design teams at companies like InVision, Citi, Starwood Hotels, WW, and McCann Erickson, Stephen has built brands and digital experiences for clients including Disney, American Airlines, W Hotels, Verizon, Acura, and more — work that’s earned over 150 international awards and has been featured by Apple in 10 keynotes, 4 commercials, and the Human Interface Guidelines.Now as the founder of CRZY, an independent strategy and design studio, he’s helping companies find bold new visions for their brands, experiences, and creative futures. Through The Crazy One, he shares everything he’s learned along the way — from integrating behavioral science with human-centered design to navigating imposter syndrome to building a career and creative life on your own terms.With over 100 episodes and a loyal global audience, The Crazy One has been named:• Webby Award Honoree for Best Technology Podcast• #1 Podcast by Inside Design, HOW Design Live, and Springboard• 5-star rated across every iTunes Store worldwideThis is more than a design podcast. It’s a wake-up call. A masterclass. A real-talk guide for finding your voice, owning your crazy, and changing the game.No BS. No buzzwords. Just real insights from someone who’s been there.