Carl Nordgren

Fables are stories that distill complex truths into simple, memorable narratives. By using animals or everyday objects as characters, they bypass moralizing and allow listeners or readers to uncover lessons organically.

There’s something electric about entrepreneurs who build businesses born from personal struggle. They don’t just understand the problem — they’ve lived it, cursed it, and finally cracked it.

In our last show Beth Yerxa, founder and executive direction of Triangle Art Works, shared the important ways her organization helps artists commercialize their work — increasingly throughout the region.

Last week’s show was a bit of an amalgam. Adam Kershner was the guest for the first segment, introducing Oasis, a cool new product radically simplifying your organization of content you are using to get your work done.

Exploring Your Creative Genius: Episode 123...

Last week’s show was another visit with John Swansey with more of his insights on creative organizations and work environments designed to help nurture the creativity of folks who work in them.

My guest last week was Teri Rider, the owner of Top Reads Publishing, and we talked about books and stories and her early creative childhood. It was as a child that Teri became entranced with books and especially storytelling.

In our most recent show, Mike Bittle talked about how individuals can leverage their creativity for their benefit and that of the organization. He also spoke about creativity and leadership which always brings my attention to servant leadership.

Last week’s show was built around creative sayings or quotes that I then riffed off of. One of my favorites is a quote from Picasso. “Bad artists borrow, great artists steal.”

I did something a little differently with last week’s show. I had a starting point and then let the thoughts I had in the moment drive the next bit of content.