Rebellion Group

Rebel's Center of Creativity

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Welcome to The Center of Creativity — the podcast by Rebel, a creative brand studio in the Rebellion Group, where creative minds collide to celebrate the art and chaos of our crafts in a world that seems to value them less and less. We dive deep into the business of creativity, from breaking into the industry and building careers to navigating the freelance hustle. Your host at The Center of Creativity is James Dowd, a leader behind Rebellion’s work across creative strategy, agency operations, behavioral intelligence, psycholinguistics, AI, brand positioning and consulting, as well as the fut...

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Episode 4: Potential Pitfalls of the Pursuit of Perfection 30.09.2020 22:16

Ever felt the energy in a room deflate when you're less than thrilled after a "big reveal" presentation? In a business environment, for some reason, people feel as though their thoughts and ideas need to be perfectly packaged in a beautifully crafted presentation before they can share their perspective with leaders. This is a story about Kyle Minerley's ah-ha moment where he re...

Episode 3: The Space to be Mad 30.09.2020 13:44

Why are we so afraid of being passionate at work? Sometimes, it takes leadership to allow others to get their emotions on the table — the anxiety, the excitement, the uncertainty, the anger — in order to lead them forward and gain alignment. This story explores why all leaders should allow for a safe space to be mad.

Episode 1: Why Swapping Roles for One Day Swapped Perspectives Forever 29.09.2020 25:43

Katy McGrath & Bryan Czajkowski, two leaders of large teams within the same organization, participated in what was supposed to be a fun social experiment. They swapped roles for two business days and truly felt what it was like to walk in the shoes of the other person. The results were far deeper than they had imagined, and their ah-ha was worth sharing.

Episode 2: Bill Belichick Expectations 29.09.2020 11:42

We’re all dying to know how Bill builds championship teams. Because in reality, coaching is a lot like leadership. This episode explores why expectations are critical to success.