Ken Kinard and Michael Boyes talk about fear in the workplace, and how not to let it get you stuck.

Jony Ive, Chief Design Officer at Apple, joins Ken Kinard and Michael Boyes by way of a commercial for the book Designed by Apple in California. What does Jony teach us about the “Artist” role in the creative process?

Ken Kinard and Michael Boyes take in the year in review, discussing their favorite conversations, mistakes, and successes in 2016. Topics include the trap of the fixed mindset with Jack Conte, saying “fro” in a training session, and what happens when generosity conflicts with capitalism.

Michael Boyes and Ken Kinard discuss diversity in the workplace. Should we promote diversity for its own sake? We are told that diversity in the workplace is important, so what’s the value of the value?

Drawing from the life of Steve Jobs, Ken Kinard introduces the first role in the creative process: the explorer. He explains how mastering this role will boost your creativity and help you get better results in your work.

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Ken and Mike continue their trajectory about learning to be creative in a discussion about multiple intelligences.

Back from vacation, Ken tells Mike about a conversation with a psychologist about whether creativity can be learned, which prompted him to look into learning styles. The result is a practical approach to creativity for leaders and teachers.

Ken and Mike review an interview with Barbara Giammona, a master manager and communicator from Schneider Electric Process Automation. She has wisdom about how to adapt to the globalization in the workplace, managing remote workers, and what it takes to succeed in a decentralized or virtual office.

Part 2 of a two-part series on the Freelance Lifestyle. Ken cues up interviews from two freelancers in New York City: Meaghan Ritchey and April Greene. We explore how freelancers are living the lives of executives and the impact it has on vacation, family, security, and the community.

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Ken mixes it up on Mike by interviewing two New York City freelancers and bringing the recordings into the studio to get his reaction. As more people are going independent, the way work gets done is changing. Whether you are a freelancer, are considering becoming one, or hire freelancers, you’re going to learn something here.

This episode of WorkWise was almost sponsored by Accent Interactive, a creative marketing firm where creativity means business.