Daily Creative with Todd Henry

We often hear about the importance of curiosity, or intuition, or exploration with regard to the creative process. But, one word we rarely hear is wonder.

Wonder is a word that perfectly captures the state of awe ad inspiration when we are at the precipice of a breakthrough. It encapsulates the sense of possibility being greater than expected and more expansive than previously known. When we can operate with a sense of wonder, our world expands.

On this episode of the podcast, Harris iii shares insights from his new book The Wonder Switch that will help us activate wonder in our daily lives and live with our eyes on possibility, not just pragmatism.

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In today’s workplace, there are multiple generations working side by side, meaning that in order to collaborate effectively and lead well it’s important to understand the unique qualities and characteristics of each generation, and also how they uniquely contribute to the fabric and mission of the team.

On this episode, Jason Dorsey (expert in generational dynamics and co-author of Zconomy) shares insights into how to understand Gen Z, lead them, and unleash their best work.

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There are many misunderstandings about what it means to be “motivated”. Typically, we think that either someone is motivated or they aren’t, as if motivation is a switch to be flipped. The reality is that we are always motivated to do something, and once we begin to unlock the secrets to what drives us we can learn to bring our motivation to what we do each day instead of waiting for our work to motivate us.

On this episode, I share a passage from the new book The Motivation Code in which my co-authors and I dispel some common misunderstandings about what drives us:

1. Motivation is just about diligence or laziness.
2. Motivation is about enjoying tasks.
3. Motivation naturally comes with “the perfect job”.

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Leadership isn’t about being on top, it’s about being in the middle. This means that you not only have to learn how to manage those on your team, but also that you must develop the ability to manage up in order to get what you and the team need to succeed.

On this episode, we share a few key principles for entering into difficult conversations with your manager:

1. Approach the conversation with respect and assume the best.
2. Have your supporting facts in order and make your case clearly.
3. Aim for small wins and build from there.

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At some point, we’ve all heard “Don’t worry about motivation. Just do it!” While that advice is well-meaning, it misses the mark, and here’s why:

You’re motivated to do something whether you realize it or not.

If you’re procrastinating, that action is motivated by something, even if you don’t know what it is. If you spend three evenings working late to refine a project that few people care about, it’s motivated by something, even if you can’t identify it. By better understanding what it is that truly drives us, we can unlock ways of approaching our work in a more meaningful way.

That brings me to my point: you can’t wait for your tasks to motivate you, you need to bring motivation to your tasks. Searching for the perfect job is like chasing vapor. We all have to do work that we may not enjoy. However, once you begin to better understand the themes that drive deep engagement and fulfillment in your life, you can learn to structure your work so that you are bringing that motivational energy to your tasks more consistently. That’s when things really unlock for you.

On this episode, I share a few key insights from the beginning of my new book The Motivation Code to help unlock why motivation is critical, and how to begin to leverage it daily.

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