The Crazy One
A podcast by Stephen Gates

146 Episodes
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Ep 65 Listener questions: Branding navigation, hamburger menus, design systems, inspiring change and more.
Published: 7/29/2018 -
Ep 64 Teamwork: Best practices for remote work
Published: 7/22/2018 -
Ep 63 Creativity: The good and evil of data, research, and brainstorming
Published: 7/1/2018 -
Ep 62: Listener questions: Advice for junior designers, activating empathy, work routine and more.
Published: 5/26/2018 -
Ep 61 Career: Portfolio, resume and personal branding refresher
Published: 5/20/2018 -
Ep 60 Methodologies: Understanding the power and potential of Design Thinking
Published: 4/22/2018 -
Ep 59 Career: Know when to quit and do it the right way.
Published: 4/7/2018 -
Ep 58 Leadership: Confronting gender bias
Published: 3/5/2018 -
Ep 57 Teamwork: How to fix all those useless meetings
Published: 2/4/2018 -
Ep 56 Podcast: How to get the most out of this podcast
Published: 2/4/2018 -
Ep 55 Career: Know what fights to pick and how to fight them constructively
Published: 1/15/2018 -
Ep 54 Emotional intelligence: The importance of honesty for your work, your team and yourself
Published: 1/7/2018 -
Ep 53 Podcast: The Crazy One podcast's biggest lessons of 2017
Published: 12/25/2017 -
Ep 52 Career: 6 ways to screw up your career
Published: 11/26/2017 -
Ep 51 Leadership: How to work with underperforming people and teams
Published: 11/11/2017 -
Ep 50 Conference talk: ‘Building your personal brand' from Adobe MAX 2017
Published: 10/29/2017 -
Ep 49 Conference talk: ‘In-house powerhouse' from Adobe MAX 2017
Published: 10/22/2017 -
Ep 48 Leadership: 3 steps to help you coach and grow your team members
Published: 10/8/2017 -
Ep 47 Creativity: Understanding and applying empathy in your work
Published: 9/24/2017 -
Ep 46 Leadership: Why creatives quit and what you can do about it
Published: 8/27/2017
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 worldwideThis 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.