Episode 325

Reunion Panel, with Mark Graban, Jeff Leisawitz, and Chris Hood

Published on: 15th July, 2024

Welcome back to "Your World of Creativity"! In this milestone episode, we reconnect with past guests from various corners of the country to catch up on their journeys and future plans.

Join us as we travel to Cincinnati, Seattle, and LA to hear the latest from Mark Graban, Jeff Leisawitz, and Chris Hood.

- Mark Graban shares insights from his book "The Mistakes That Make Us" and discusses the importance of learning from mistakes in personal and professional settings.

- Jeff Leisawitz talks about his new book, "The Magical Impact of Storytelling," and his unique art form combining coffee stains and typewritten quotes.

- Chris Hood reveals his transition from Google to founding a video game company, emphasizing the significance of fun and creativity in the workplace.

- Discussions on the implications of dissolving non-compete agreements and how they might impact employee satisfaction and mobility.

- Reflections on the importance of storytelling for personal and organizational growth.

Key Quotes:

- Mark Graban: "When we can reduce some of the risk involved in speaking up, it reduces vulnerability and makes it easier for everyone to speak up."

- Jeff Leisawitz: "At its best, storytelling is a way for us to be seen, expressed, healed, and connected."

- Chris Hood: "If you think about having fun at work, it's not just for the benefit of the culture you're building; it's also at the benefit of the consumer engaging with you."

Join us for this engaging reunion episode as we explore the creative journeys of our guests and discuss how they've evolved since their last appearance. Stay connected and inspired with "Your World of Creativity"!


Links to our guests’ projects and social media can be found in the panel interview. Thank you for joining us on this creative journey, and here's to many more episodes of inspiring conversations!

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About the Podcast

Your World of Creativity
Catalyst of Inspiration, Stories, and Tools to Get Your Work Out Into the World
On YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY, best-selling author and global brand innovator, Mark Stinson introduces you to some of the world’s leading creative talent from publishing, film, animation, music, restaurants, medical research, and more.

In every episode, you'll discover:
- How to tap into your most original thinking.
- Inspiration from the experts’ own experience.
- Specific tools, exercises, and formulas to organize your ideas.
- And most of all, you’ll learn how to make connections

 and create opportunities to publish, post, record, display, sell, market, and promote
 your creative work.

Listen for the latest insights for creative people who want to stop questioning themselves and overcome obstacles to launch their creative endeavors out into the world.

Connect with Mark at www.Mark-Stinson.com

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Mark Stinson

Mark Stinson has earned the reputation as a “brand innovator” -- an experienced marketer, persuasive writer, dynamic presenter, and skilled facilitator. His work includes brand strategy and creative workshops. He has contributed to the launches of more than 150 brands, with a focus on health, science, and technology companies. Mark has worked with clients ranging from global corporations to entrepreneurial start-ups. He is a recipient of the Brand Leadership Award from the Asia Brand Congress and was included in the PharmaVoice 100 Most Inspiring People in the Life-Sciences Industry.