The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

In this enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the mind of the multi-talented Derek Sivers. Known for his diverse roles as a musician, programmer, author, and the founder of CD Baby, Sivers shares his unique perspective on creating a life that allows you to achieve anything you want.

We explore the profound impact of his nomadic lifestyle and how it shaped his worldview. As an introvert at the helm of a company, Sivers provides valuable insights into leadership and team management. He draws parallels between music, programming, and writing, highlighting their shared creative processes.

Sivers also shares his journey of personal development through entrepreneurship and creativity. He discusses the lessons he learned as a full-time musician and his approach to wealth and money. He emphasizes the importance of making self-help practical and useful and how sharing knowledge can aid in internalizing it more effectively.

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In this episode of the podcast, musician, programer, author and CD baby founder Derek Sivers joins us to talk about creating a life that enables you get anything you want. 

My primary is reason for doing any of this is personal development 

If you want to entertain an audience it’s all about them, not you. 

Predictably Irrational 

Thinking Fast and Slow

The Paradox of Choice

Stumbling on Happiness

How to Win Friends and Influence People 

Book Notes (Derek’s notes from books he’s read)

Anything You Want

Today’s episode is brought to you by Freeshipping.com 

Derek Sivers is best known for being the founder and former president of CD Baby, an online CD store for independent musicians.  He’s also a musician, programmer, writer, and student. You can follow him on twitter @sivers.

In this short Friday behind the scenes episode, we talk about how our first animated series in partnership with Soulpancake came to be.

HIGHLIGHTS

• An introduction to our CEO Brian Koehn
• A simple tip to build relationships with people in high demand
• Dissecting the myth of the “solopreneur”
• The power of operating in your zone of genius
• How effective collaboration plays a role in creative projects
• An inside look at the creation of the first animated short

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Elle Luna – The Crossroads of Should and Must (Animated)

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In this short Friday behind the scenes episode, we talk about how our first animated series in partnership with Soulpancake came to be. 

Elle Luna – The Crossroads of Should and Must (Animated)

Chewing on Life’s Big Questions with Soulpancake Creative Director Golriz Lucina

In this episode Scott Eblin joins us to talk about the power of presence and character traits of effective leaders. 

HIGHLIGHTS

• The tremendous importance of presence in order for us to be effective
• How being in roles where you’re close can impact your career
• Lessons learned in communication and psychology from the world of politics 
• Thinking beyond achievement of our goals 
• Finding intersection between what brings you joy and the world needs
• What separates top executives from the rest of the pack 
• The importance of effective listening and leadership 
• Why we need to question what we’re doing and how we’re living 

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

The Life and Times of a Remarkable Misfit

Overworked and Overwhelmed: The Mindfulness Alternative

The Next Level: What Insider’s Know About Executive Success 

Scott Eblin is the co-founder and president of The Eblin Group, a professional development firm committed to helping executives and managers improve their leadership presence by being fully present.

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In this episode Scott Eblin joins us to talk about the power of presence and character traits of effective leaders. 

The Life and Times of a Remarkable Misfit

Overworked and Overwhelmed: The Mindfulness Alternative

The Next Level: What Insider’s Know About Executive Success 

Scott Eblin is the co-founder and president of The Eblin Group, a professional development firm committed to helping executives and managers improve their leadership presence by being fully present.

In this episode of the of the Unmistakable Creative, aid de camp to general Stanley Mcchrystal and Navy seal Chris Fussel joins us to share psychology, mindset and leadership lessons from how the challenges faced in Iraq can be relevant to countless businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations.

HIGHLIGHTS

• How the reasons we do things evolve after we start
• Finding the internal equation that allows you to find your edge
• Developing the capacity to challenge ourselves and push our boundaries
• The myths and truths about Navy Seal Training
• What pushes people to a breaking point 
• How to make quick decisions and recover from setbacks quickly
• Leadership perspectives from a strategic and tactical level
• Business insights from the world of special operations 
• The power of shared consciousness for making an organization more effective
• Our misperceptions of war and conflict 

BOOKS AND RESOURCES 

Team of Teams

Chris Fussell is the Chief Business Development Officer at McChrystal Group, leading the sales, marketing, and client relations teams.  He and his team are responsible for identifying and growing McChrystal Group’s network and client base, and for positioning CrossLead as a 21st century leadership model and globally-recognized brand. Chris is an author of the firm’s forthcoming management book, Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement in a Complex World.

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In this episode of the of the Unmistakable Creative, aid de camp to general Stanley Mcchrystal and Navy seal Chris Fussel joins us to share psychology, mindset and leadership lessons  from how the challenges faced in Iraq can be relevant to countless businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations.

Team of Teams

Chris Fussell is the Chief Business Development Officer at McChrystal Group, leading the sales, marketing, and client relations teams.  He and his team are responsible for identifying and growing McChrystal Group’s network and client base, and for positioning CrossLead as a 21st century leadership model and globally-recognized brand. Chris is an author of the firm’s forthcoming management book, Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement in a Complex World.

In this episode, author Warren Berger joins us to talk about the power of leveraging questions to drive innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. 

HIGHLIGHTS

• How asking questions drives innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship
• The importance of letting our work be shaped by different perspectives
• Why questioning matters and why we don’t appreciate it as much as we should 
• How questioning unintentionally gets trained out of us
•  Developing a capacity for and a habit of asking questions 
• The why, what if, and how framework for asking questions
• How the Polaroid camera came into existence through a child’s question 

An expert on design thinking and innovation, Warren Berger has studied hundreds of the world’s leading innovators, designers, education leaders, creative thinkers, and red-hot start-ups to analyze how they ask game-changing questions, solve problems, and create new possibilities. Warren believes that questioning leads to innovation, can help you be more successful in your career, and can spark change in our businesses and lives.

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In this episode, author Warren Berger joins us to talk about the power of leveraging questions to drive innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. 

An expert on design thinking and innovation, Warren Berger has studied hundreds of the world’s leading innovators, designers, education leaders, creative thinkers, and red-hot start-ups to analyze how they ask game-changing questions, solve problems, and create new possibilities. Warren believes that questioning leads to innovation, can help you be more successful in your career, and can spark change in our businesses and lives.