Todd Henry

Even the most talented, driven pros get stuck at some point. They don’t intend to – they’re
working hard – but they find that they just aren’t getting the same results they used to. In the
wake of COVID, many teams find that they simply feel “stuck” or disengaged, or lacking
connection to their work, but can’t quite identify the cause.

In this talk we identify the 7 “deadly sins” that lead to personal and organizational stasis
(Aimlessness, Busy Boredom, Comfort, Delusion, Ego, Fear, Guardedness) and teach
participants how to overcome them. You’ll challenge assumptions, re-discover your passion, and ignite your drive to produce brilliant work.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• The true definition of “mediocrity” – it’s not what you think!
• The 7 common areas where talented pros and teams get stuck.
• How to uncover and claim “productive passion” in life and work.
• The four questions to ask in order to uncover hidden assumptions and roadblocks.
• How to move through the natural phases of personal and career growth.
• How to overcome the fear of failure… and success.
• How to collaborate and handle conflict like a pro.

This topic is available in both keynote and workshop formats and can be delivered in-person or from our studio.

You need ideas… fast. But, you’re already running on fumes from that last big project you had to
crank out in record time. How do you find the focus and energy you need to do it again… and
again?

Have no fear! In this talk you’ll learn five key practices that will prepare you to produce brilliant
work when it matters most, especially under pressure.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• How to identify the 3 “assassins” of creativity and keep them from stealing your focus and
  time.
• How to leverage the five areas of “creative rhythm” to help you stay fresh and deeply
  engaged with your work.
• The keys to effectively managing energy and channeling it toward what matters most so that you avoid burnout and needless frustration.
• How to find inspiration even in the most mundane places.
• The secret skill that high performers master that keeps them on top of their game.

This topic is available in both keynote and workshop formats and can be delivered in-person or from our studio.

You’ve built the “Ferrari” of teams! You’re talented and driven and all the pieces seem to be in
place. Still… you can’t figure out why motivating and leading all of these talented people is such
a challenge.

In this workshop, participants discover the few things that all talented, creative people need from their leader (they’re not what you think!) and how to deliver them consistently.

• The two conflicting things that every talented person craves from their leader.
• Why each person on your team must be individually and strategically led, and specifics for
  doing so.
• How many leaders unknowingly forfeit the one thing that’s foundational to effective
  leadership, and how to re-claim it.
• Why protecting your team’s time and attention must be a central focus of your leadership
  effort.
• The three reasons most idea sessions fail to produce great results, and how to build a better brainstorm.
• Why great leadership begins with leadership of self, and how to do so effectively.

This topic is available in both keynote and workshop formats and can be delivered in-person or from our studio.

If I had to choose one gift to impart upon every person I meet – one master key that unlocks their potential – it would be bravery. We need radical bravery in our workplaces, our schools, our neighborhoods, and our politics. If more people committed to making brave choices daily, we would see stronger, more effective teams, less corruption, less unhealthy conflict, and more
progress on the societal issues that truly matter.

Organizations need leaders committed to cultivating a culture of bravery, and who themselves
are making brave choices in the face of uncertainty. The marketplace needs more business
owners who are willing to step up and do the right thing for their employees and their
communities, even at the risk of personal cost. And, society needs more people to cultivate
brave, empathetic relationships with people who think differently from them.