Real Creative Leadership

What if the best leaders weren’t the ones with all the answers, but the ones asking the right questions? Catharina Walker Eure, Nike’s director of innovation strategy, shares her “Arrows-Out” leadership approach: lead with empathy, build emotionally intelligent teams, and create space for people to do their best work. 

Prudential creative leader John Renz reveals why balancing ego with humility is the real key to leadership. From Bill Bernbach’s “humility card” to avoiding the ego trap, this episode of Real Creative Leadership shares lessons on building trust, giving better feedback, and leading creative teams with courage.

Debbie Millman, with over 20 years of hosting Design Matters, offers insights into what creative leadership is evolving into by 2025. From brand purpose to courage, she discusses how the best leaders inspire and uplift. A must-listen for anyone in the creative field.

In this episode, Real Creative Leadership host Adam Morgan is joined by Spotify Global Head of Video Content & Entertainment Donna Lamar to talk about building and protecting your creative identity. Learn how to align your personal values with your work, handle feedback without losing your voice, and inspire originality in yourself and your team.

Season 6 kicks off with a must-listen for senior creatives ready to take the next step. Host Adam Morgan breaks down what it really takes to land a Creative Director role —  the experiences you must have, the details to leave out, and the important questions you must ask. Discover how to position yourself for this next level of creative leadership, speak the language recruiters want to hear, and step into the role that unlocks greater influence across brands and organizations. Tune in now.