Creative Bias

The conversation explores the concept of masking, its manifestation in professional environments, and the differences in experience between men and women. It delves into the idea of bringing one's whole self to work and the pressure to wear a mask in professional settings, highlighting the gender-specific aspects of masking. The conversation covers various aspects of neurodiversity and the challen...

The conversation explores the learnability of creativity as a skill, delving into the VIA survey, research on creativity, and the role of beliefs and emotional intelligence in fostering creativity. It emphasizes the functional process of creativity and the importance of networks and experimentation in driving innovation. Takeaways Creativity is a learnable skill Beliefs and emotional intelligence...

The conversation delves into the exploration of creative outlets, the ritual and consistency of journaling, the emotional impact and fulfillment of journaling, the legacy and privacy aspects of journaling, and the honesty and versatility of journaling. It also touches on the artistic expression and addiction aspects of journaling. Takeaways Journaling serves as a versatile and fulfilling creative...

The conversation delves into the significance of rest in creativity and productivity, highlighting the need for adequate rest and recovery. It also explores the concept of creative liberties in art and media, emphasizing the importance of judging creative works on their own merits, separate from the artist's personal beliefs and actions. The conversation covers the impact of movies and their adapt...

The episode takes a humorous and irreverent look at meetings and some of the things that make them wasteful and counterproductive. Steve and Darla share their experience and Point of View on different types of meetings, and why adopting the R.A.F.T.S. approach to meetings can be a great way to make meetings work harder. Takeaways Meetings can become tools for people to assert their authority and c...

The conversation explores the themes of nostalgia in culture, the craving for nostalgia, retail experiences, and human experiences. It delves into the significance of nostalgia in shaping cultural moments, the impact of nostalgia on consumer behavior, the evolution of retail experiences, and the importance of human experiences in a digital age. The conversation delves into the impact of AI on cust...

The first episode of the Creative Bias podcast in 2026 introduces two new episode formats: longer, in-depth investigations and shorter, real-time news and tips episodes called 'Shawtys.' This episode focuses on Creativity's impact on brain health and brain age, the concept of situational scaffolding for habit formation. The conversation covers topics related to willpower, situational scaffolding,...

The conversation delves into the intersection of creativity and data, the challenges faced by publicly traded companies, the value of private companies, the cultural acceptance and change in marketing, and the evolution of creativity in marketing. Key takeaways include the importance of collaboration and the need for a broader and more inclusive approach to creativity in marketing. Takeaways Colla...

The conversation explores the relationship between brand and business, the challenges of measuring brand impact, and the shift towards niche-focused creativity for audience engagement. It delves into the role of brand in business, the overemphasis on brand building, and the impact of brand on marketing and supply chain operations. It also discusses the data deluge and measurement challenges, the n...

The 4th episode of the Creative Bias podcast welcomes 2 guests and attempts to define the best places to apply creativity to marketing.

In Episode 3 of the Creative Bias podcast, Steve and Darla give thanks for the creative ideas, media, movies and people that have helped shape them. And find the lessons in those things to help inspire you!

In the second episode of the Creative Bias podcast, Steve and Darla roll out their 10 Commandments of creativity. Get inspired and learn how to create your personal creative brand by following some of these rules for creative people and teams.

In the first episode of the Creative Bias podcast, Steve and Darla reveal the origin story of Creative Bias, discuss the business case for creativity, how to navigate some of the frequent enemies of creativity, and discuss why Jason Bourne was the ultimate creative!