Today on the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast, I’m joined by Nir Hindie—international keynote speaker, founder of The Artian, and passionate advocate for merging business with artistic creativity. With clients like Google, SAP, and TikTok, and a background teaching at institutions such as IE Business School, Harvard, and MIT, Nir is renowned for helping leaders and organizations unlock innovation through a mindset he calls “business artistry.”

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In this insightful and energizing conversation, Nir and I explore why creativity isn’t just for artists. Creativity is an essential leadership and business skill. Nir shares his philosophy that “art is a mindset,” explaining how adopting artistic approaches leads to greater experimentation, innovation, and emotional connection at work.

In this episode, Nir discusses:

• Why art is more about exploration and mindset than the final object—and how this empowers business leaders to approach challenges differently.
• Real-world examples of artist-driven innovation, such as the MIT project that predated Google Street View.
• The importance of leaders staying engaged with creative processes, not just delegating them—drawing inspiration from icons like Steve Jobs and Walt Disney.
• The value of micromanaging the customer experience (not people), modeling a commitment to excellence throughout the organization.
• How observation and questioning are foundational skills for creativity and innovation—and practical ways to build these in L&D programs.
• The role of storytelling for leaders selling ideas and driving organizational change.

Whether you’re in L&D, lead teams, or want to bring more artistry to your leadership, Nir’s business artistry approach will help you unlock creative potential in yourself and your organization.

Thanks for listening! Connect with Nir Hindie on LinkedIn or check out his Business Artistry newsletter for more inspiration. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your team and keep fostering creativity in your workplace.