The Crazy One
Episodes
Ep 46 Leadership: Why people quit and what you can do about it
27 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates dives into the unique challenges of leading creative teams and why people often quit bosses, not jobs....
Ep 45 Leadership: Become a better leader with the 10/80/10 ratio
20 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates explores the art of leading a creative team by finding the ideal balance between giving your team crea...
Ep 44 Your career: Luck has nothing to do with success or creativity
30 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates debunks the myth that success is about luck, revealing the real factors that create opportunities and ...
Ep 43 Creativity: Understanding and breaking through creative slumps
16 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates tackles the challenge of creative slumps—those frustrating times when ideas seem out of reach, and i...
Ep 42 Design: How to design a great mobile app
07 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates uncovers common pitfalls teams face when designing apps and shares invaluable lessons from his extensi...
Ep 41 Emotional intelligence: Understanding and embracing insecurity
25 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates delves into the complex emotions that shape the creative process, focusing on the impact of insecurity...
Ep 40 In-house design: Who owns creativity: In-house or agency teams?
18 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates explores the evolving landscape of creative collaboration as in-house teams experience significant gro...
Ep 39 Mentoring: How to find or become a mentor
04 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates dives into the essential art of mentorship—exploring how to find a mentor, become an effective one, ...
Ep 38 Teamwork: Building stronger relationships with your clients (even the difficult ones)
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates delves into the crucial relationship between creatives and their clients, emphasizing the importance o...
Ep 37 Creativity: How to stop executive interference in your creative process
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates addresses a common hurdle in the creative process: when executives propose ideas without fully graspin...
Ep 36 Listener questions: When do you ask for a raise, making remote teams work and valuing creative talent
16 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates tackles listener questions on key career advancement topics. Discover the optimal timing for requestin...
Ep 35 Methodologies: Design Thinking P3 - Implementation phase and how build it into your culture
08 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, the final installment of our three-part series on Design Thinking, Stephen Gates dives into the crucial phase of imp...
Ep 34 Methodologies: Design Thinking P2 - Ideation phase
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of our three-part crash course on Design Thinking, Stephen Gates guides you through the exciting transition from insights to inn...
Ep 33 Methodologies: Design Thinking P1 - Overview and Inspiration phase
19 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of our three-part series on Design Thinking, Stephen Gates shares key insights from his journey as an IDEO-certified Design Think...
Ep 32 Creativity: How to see opportunities and insights before anyone else
26 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates emphasizes the importance of recognizing change as a catalyst for disruptive ideas in our ever-evolvin...
Ep 31 Listener questions: Setting your salary and showing the value of an in-house team
12 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates addresses pressing listener questions about navigating salary negotiations and demonstrating the value...
Ep 30 In-house design: How to fix broken and dysfunctional in-house creative teams
29 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates explores the paradox of today’s business landscape: while companies crave creativity more than ever,...
Ep 29 Speaking: How to become a great public speaker
21 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates dives into the art of public speaking, highlighting the key differences between presenting to your tea...
Ep 28 Career: The 6 most important lessons I've learned in my career
15 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates reflects on his journey through the highs and lows of his career, sharing invaluable lessons learned a...
Ep 27 Emotional intelligence: The relationship between happiness and creativity
08 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates poses a thought-provoking question: “Do you know what you need to be happy?” Surprisingly, many st...
Ep 26 Creativity: Have better ideas with better insights and a creative palette
18 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting continuation of Episode 1, “Lightbulbs are Bullsh*t,” Stephen Gates takes you deeper into your creative journey. This episode foc...
Ep 25 Design: What are Atomic Design Systems and why are they the future?
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates delves into the fascinating world of Atomic Design, a powerful mental model that enables us to view us...
Ep 24 Methodologies: How to make agile methodologies work with your design process
04 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates tackles the challenge of integrating design with agile methodologies. While agile excels in iterative ...
Ep 23 Conference talk: My talk with Scott Morrison at the 2016 Fifteen Seconds Festival
13 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, we revisit an insightful conversation with Scott Morrison, the former head of marketing at iconic brands like Levi’...
Ep 22 Teamwork: 5 Ways to build rapport with your clients
13 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates dives into the essential art of building rapport with clients—an absolute necessity for fostering tr...
Ep 21 Conference talk: 'Success is a choice' from Adobe MAX 2016
06 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, we revisit my sold-out session from Adobe MAX 2016, titled “Success is a Choice.” Join me as I guide you through...
Ep 20 Creativity: Insights from chef Thomas Keller on creativity and culture
30 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of The Crazy One, I share insights from an unforgettable dinner with two titans of their industries: luxury retail develop...
Ep 19 Design: The 4 trends that will define the future of UI / UX design
23 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates tackles the challenge of creating standout digital experiences in an ever-evolving technological lands...
Ep 18 Creativity: 7 rules for running a better brainstorm
14 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates addresses a common challenge teams face: making brainstorming sessions truly effective. Why do so many...
Ep 17 Hiring: How do you find and hire better creatives?!?
10 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates dives into the critical process of finding and hiring top talent for your team. With competition for s...
Ep 16 In-house design: The secrets to becoming a successful in-house designer
03 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates delves into the unique challenges faced by in-house design teams, from navigating office politics and ...
Ep 15 Creativity: Insights from my conversation with Ferran Adria, the world’s greatest chef
26 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates takes you inside the creative genius of Ferran Adrià, often hailed as the world’s great...
Ep 14 Public speaking: Understanding your audience, the aftermath and keeping it sold
19 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates continues the journey from episodes 12 and 13, diving deeper into the art of presenting you...
Ep 13 Public speaking: Building, setting up and giving a great presentation
06 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates builds on the foundational skills covered in Episode 12, taking your public speaking to the next level...
Ep 12 Public speaking: Understanding your presentation style and becoming a better storyteller
03 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates delves into the art of selling your ideas and making them shine. Great ideas deserve to be seen, but t...
Ep 11 Design: Innovative fashion, technology and shoes that might change everything
28 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates dives into the fascinating world of trendspotting as a catalyst for innovation. Discover how identifyi...
Ep 10 Creativity: How to build a product or creative strategy
21 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates delves into the crucial role of strategy in the creative process. Discover the eight essential questio...
Ep 9 Hiring: The biggest design portfolio opportunities, secrets and mistakes
12 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates unveils the secrets to crafting an attention-grabbing design portfolio that will help you land your dr...
Ep 8 Hiring: The lost art of the job interview
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates dives deep into the world of job interviews, addressing the frustrating lack of feedback that often fo...
Ep 7 Career: How to build your personal brand ecosystem
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates takes you on a journey to transform your unique brand identity into a vibrant and cohesive personal br...
Ep 6 Career: How to create a strong and effective personal brand
28 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates delves into the essential question: What makes you stand out as a creative professional? If you’ve e...
Ep 5 Listener questions: Should designers code? Is platformification killing design?
16 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates tackles some pressing listener questions that every designer needs to consider. Should designers learn...
Ep 4 Design: Social media insights, potatoes and power of experiential currency
16 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates explores the transformative impact of social media on personal branding. As everyone becomes their own...
Ep 3 Teamwork: Creating a stronger culture, team beliefs and the power of 'What inspires you?'
14 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates dives deep into the pivotal role of culture in the workplace—how it can either evolve organically or...
Ep 2 Leadership: Common obstacles and 7 steps to becoming a better leader
14 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates addresses the pressing need for effective creative leadership in today’s organizations. While compan...
Ep 1 Creativity: Lightbulbs are bullish*t
14 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates challenges the common misconception that ideas are like lightbulbs—instant and bright. ...
Welcome to the crazy
14 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode of The Crazy One, host Stephen Gates, an award-winning Creative Director, shares his unique journey and the experiences that...