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- Ep 38 Teamwork: Building stronger relationships with your clients (even the difficult ones)
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates delves into the crucial relationship between creatives and their clients, emphasizing the importance of trust in the creative process. Learn how to establish a strong foundation with your clients, cultivate trust, and effectively address challenging behaviors to foster a more productive partnership. Discover strategies for including clients in the creative process to prevent misunderstandings and practical tips for building rapport that leads to successful collaborations. Tune in to enhance your client relationships and elevate your creative work.
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LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook45 min - Ep 37 Creativity: How to stop executive interference in your creative process
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates addresses a common hurdle in the creative process: when executives propose ideas without fully grasping the underlying problems. Explore the frequent scenarios where this occurs and learn how to navigate these challenges effectively. Stephen shares practical strategies for fostering an environment where your team can think creatively and feel empowered to develop innovative solutions. Tune in to discover how to elevate your team’s potential and improve collaboration with leadership.
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LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook37 min - Ep 36 Listener questions: When do you ask for a raise, making remote teams work and valuing creative talent
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates tackles listener questions on key career advancement topics. Discover the optimal timing for requesting a raise or promotion, learn effective negotiation strategies to maximize your compensation, and explore methods for fostering seamless collaboration among remote teams. Additionally, Stephen discusses how companies can better value and hire creative talent to enhance their organizations. Tune in for actionable insights that can elevate your career and improve team dynamics.
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LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook47 min - Ep 35 Methodologies: Design Thinking P3 - Implementation phase and how build it into your culture
In this episode of The Crazy One, the final installment of our three-part series on Design Thinking, Stephen Gates dives into the crucial phase of implementation. Discover how to transform insights and concepts into reality through effective prototyping, testing, and delivery. Stephen also shares actionable strategies for integrating Design Thinking into your team, ensuring a more innovative and collaborative approach to problem-solving. Tune in to elevate your design process and empower your team’s creative potential.
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LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook51 min - Ep 34 Methodologies: Design Thinking P2 - Ideation phase
In the second episode of our three-part crash course on Design Thinking, Stephen Gates guides you through the exciting transition from insights to innovation. Learn how to effectively brainstorm ideas by crafting impactful “How might we” statements and discover the seven essential rules for conducting successful brainstorming sessions. Tune in to unleash your creativity and enhance your team’s problem-solving capabilities as you move forward in the Design Thinking process!
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LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook45 min - Ep 33 Methodologies: Design Thinking P1 - Overview and Inspiration phase
In the first episode of our three-part series on Design Thinking, Stephen Gates shares key insights from his journey as an IDEO-certified Design Thinking trainer. Get ready for an engaging overview of the Design Thinking methodology, where you’ll learn about its essential components. This episode dives deep into the Inspiration phase, focusing on the critical processes of research and synthesis that lay the foundation for effective design. Join us to unlock the potential of Design Thinking and start your journey toward innovative problem-solving!
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LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook50 min - Ep 32 Creativity: How to see opportunities and insights before anyone else
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates emphasizes the importance of recognizing change as a catalyst for disruptive ideas in our ever-evolving world. Discover invaluable lessons in non-traditional disruption drawn from various industries and learn how to combat cognitive biases that can blind you to emerging opportunities. Tune in to gain the insights and tools needed to stay ahead of the curve and harness change for innovative success.
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LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook38 min - Ep 31 Listener questions: Setting your salary and showing the value of an in-house team
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates addresses pressing listener questions about navigating salary negotiations and demonstrating the value of an in-house creative team. Learn effective strategies for determining the right salary to ask for based on industry standards and personal worth. Stephen also shares insights on how to effectively showcase the impact of your creative team to your organization, ensuring that your contributions are recognized and valued. Tune in for practical advice that empowers you to advocate for yourself and your team!
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LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook34 min - Ep 30 In-house design: How to fix broken and dysfunctional in-house creative teams
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates explores the paradox of today’s business landscape: while companies crave creativity more than ever, many internal creative teams lack the empowerment and support they need to thrive. Drawing from his extensive experience, Stephen shares actionable insights on how to effectively position, empower, and revitalize in-house teams to meet this growing demand for creativity. Tune in to discover strategies that can transform your creative department into a powerhouse of innovation and success!
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LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook51 min - Ep 29 Speaking: How to become a great public speaker
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates dives into the art of public speaking, highlighting the key differences between presenting to your team and captivating an audience of strangers. Drawing from his wealth of experience, Stephen shares essential techniques for crafting engaging presentations and offers invaluable tips and tricks to enhance your public speaking skills. Whether you’re preparing for a large conference or a small gathering, tune in to learn how to effectively connect with your audience and deliver your message with confidence!
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About The Crazy One
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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 worldwide
This 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.