Our guest is Phil Cooke, longtime Hollywood producer, prolific speaker, host of the Phil Cooke Podcast, and author of several books, including his latest book, Ideas on a Deadline. We discuss leading creatives, why deadlines drive focus, the myths of being an ideas person, how to build creativity, and more. Plus, check out the August Top Ten Leadership List. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: Convoy of Hope—the trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters all around the world. Donate at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Right now, Convoy is helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more—all through partnering with local churches. To donate, visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate and support their incredible work. And, Harper Leadership – check out the new book The Art of the Tale, authored by expert storytellers Steven James and Tom Morrisey, at http://artofthetalebook.com. This book will unleash the power of storytelling to transform your presentations, whether in a boardroom, classroom, or auditorium. It’s time to tell your story more effectively and The Art of the Tale will help you. Available at all major book retailers on August 30. Go to http://artofthetalebook.com to learn more and purchase.