Creative Confidence Podcast
The IDEO U Creative Confidence Podcast hosts candid conversations with some of today’s most inspiring change makers, design thinkers, and creative minds. IDEO U Executive Design Director Coe Leta Stafford and Founder Suzanne Gibbs Howard speak with guests about their approach to leadership, creativity, innovation, and growth. Get insight into their success through personal stories and real-world examples, and learn how to bring a human-centered approach to your own work.
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How to Lead Confidently Through Chaos
Sometimes change comes as a company-wide initiative. Other times, it’s a reaction to external factors, like technological advances, new competitors, or changing laws and regulations.
Today, many of those external drivers of change are in play at the same time — uncertainty about the future is at an all-time high.
How can leaders keep their teams calm, focused, and ready to evolve amidst the swirl of a chaotic world?
Join us for a live conversation with Melanie Bell-Mayeda, Director of UX, Program & Operations for SearchUX at Google, as we dive into her human-centered approach to change leadership.
You’ll walk away with:
✔️ A practical framework for navigating change with confidence
✔️ Three key levers to help you keep your team aligned and engaged
✔️ Strategies to overcome resistance and build trust
✔️ Real-world insights you can apply immediately
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