The Crazy One
A podcast by Stephen Gates

146 Episodes
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Back from hiatus
Published: 6/20/2022 -
Ep 119 Teamwork: How to become a great meeting and workshop facilitator
Published: 11/22/2021 -
Ep 118 Teamwork: The best remote team building activities
Published: 10/18/2021 -
Ep 117 Teamwork: Understanding your team's cognitive and emotional culture
Published: 10/4/2021 -
Ep 116 Creativity: Understanding the new imposter syndrome triggers from remote work
Published: 9/13/2021 -
Ep 115 Leadership: How to write an effective and unbiased job description
Published: 5/3/2021 -
Ep 114 Career: Overcoming fear and self-doubt
Published: 4/26/2021 -
Ep 113 Career: Understanding the 2021 job market
Published: 2/8/2021 -
Ep 112 #ShareTheMicNow: The Power of Youth in Redesigning Systems by Antionette Carroll
Published: 2/1/2021 -
Ep 111 #ShareTheMicNow: Dismantling White Supremacy in Design by Antionette Carroll
Published: 1/18/2021 -
Ep 110 Creativity: 'Metallica’s rock ‘n roll insights on creativity and leadership’ from HOW Design Live 2020
Published: 12/7/2020 -
Ep 109 Creativity: ’Hope is not a strategy’ keynote from HOW Design Live 2020
Published: 11/23/2020 -
Ep 108 Memorial: The life and lessons of my father, David Gates
Published: 10/26/2020 -
Ep 107 Career: How to outsmart the broken recruiting system
Published: 9/28/2020 -
Ep 106 Career: How to build a personal brand people will love to hate
Published: 9/14/2020 -
Ep 105 Career: How to negotiate salary and job offers
Published: 8/31/2020 -
Ep 104 #ShareTheMicNow: Working in Tech While Black Part 1 by Jackie Velasquez Ross, Dorcie Lovinsky, and Christian Clark
Published: 8/24/2020 -
Ep 103 Leadership: Why creating organization and cultural change is so hard
Published: 8/17/2020 -
Ep 102 #ShareTheMicNow: Sylvia Baffour - I Dare You to Care
Published: 7/20/2020 -
Ep 101 #ShareTheMicNow: Maurice Cherry and Debbie Millman
Published: 7/6/2020
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.