It’s tempting to add features or embellishments to our art. What we make. But true creativity is often shown in its simplicity. Because when you strip something down, the true quality is revealed. On this episode, we talk together about sealing your creativity with a KIS. (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Rhythm of Life – My Word for 2019 Random Riffs – I Take Back What I Said Feature Segment – Seal Creativity With a KIS Today’s Quote...
Feb 05, 2019
We so often believe that constraints are stifling our creativity. Yet, often it’s the presence of constraints that fuels our creative fire. Listen to this episode to learn how you can use constraints to boost creativity. (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Tune-up Tip – Don’t Say “Nuts” to Nuts Random Riffs – They’ve Gone About as Far as They Can Go Feature Segment – Creativity Explodes With Constraints Today’s Quote I think frugality d...
Jan 15, 2019
Happy New Year! We ring it in with a bang. And then we have 365 days to live it out. The universe began with a big bang. And now it’s just…life. We so often think life is meant to be a series of big bangs. Bang! It’s done. But once the bang has faded, we still have the rest of life. And how we live each day often matters more than the bang. (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Rhythm of Life – What if They’re Doing the Best They Can? Ran...
Jan 01, 2019
Today we bring our Artisan Series together with celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas. What are we talking about? Taking time to wonder. Recapturing that sense of wonder we had when we were children helps fuel creativity. And gratitude. Wonder feeds your soul. (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Feature Segment – Time to Wonder Today’s Quote Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about...
Dec 18, 2018
Creativity isn’t something you either have or don’t have. And believe it or not, you were born creative. On this episode in our Artisan Series, we’re talking about 4 habits you can develop that will help your creativity to flourish. (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Rhythm of Life – Finding the Words, a Song Update Random Riffs – Baby, It’s Cold Outside Feature Segment – 4 Habits that Foster Creativity Today’s Quote If we lose love an...
Dec 05, 2018
One key to building craftsmanship as part of the Artisan Life is to practice. And not just any practice. Because as you’ll hear on this episode, practice doesn’t make perfect. It makes something else. Something you might not want. Here’s how to practice in a way that actually develops your skill. (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Rhythm of Life – Sometimes There Are no Words Random Riffs – The Butterfly Effect Feature Segment – Buildi...
Nov 20, 2018
Being an apprentice has historically been a route to craftsmanship. Yet, formal apprenticeships have fallen by the wayside, except for some of the trades. On this episode we talk about how you can reap some of the same benefits of an apprenticeship using modern technology and programs. (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Rhythm of Life – It’s Meant to be Scary Random Riffs – Everything’s Relative Feature Segment – Building Craftsmanship...
Nov 06, 2018
This is a special episode. Number 100. So let’s celebrate! Celebrate this milestone. And even more important, celebrate you. For showing up. Investing in yourself. Engaging with big questions, little questions, and in-between questions. We’re not just celebrating today. We’re also looking at three key principles we’ve explored together in these last 99 episodes. And you know what? We’ve only just begun. (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episo...
Oct 16, 2018
As an Artisan, your tools are an important extension of your craft. They enable you do perform your craft. So it’s important to keep them in good working order. On this episode, we focus on how to take care of your tools. And that includes the most important tool – you! (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Rhythm of Life – My Voice Got Rusty Random Riffs – A Whole Other World Feature Segment – The Artisan Life: Craftspeople Take Care of ...
Oct 02, 2018
Building craftsmanship isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes fortitude to keep working at your craft. Especially when it gets hard or it’s not fun. True craftspeople work commit to working through those hard times to get to the other side. On this episode we talk about 3 actions you can take to help you stay committed. (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Rhythm of Life – Commitment Creates Happiness Random Riffs – The Color of Song Fea...
Sep 18, 2018
We’ve spent some time talking about what it means to be an Artisan. To make it easy to understand, I told you there were three C’s that marked an Artisan: craftsmanship, creativity, and community. We continue our focus on Craftsmanship. Today, it’s about how practicing change keeps us sharp and continuously evolving. (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Rhythm of Life – Invite or Command? Random Riffs – Played to Death Feature Segment – ...
Sep 04, 2018
An Artisan develops craftsmanship. And it doesn’t stop even at mastery. There’s always room for more growth. What’s one way to develop craftsmanship? By following your curiosity. How do you do that, you ask? Well, it’s all explained in this episode. Not only that, but we’re talking blueberries and how sometimes quotes get just a little bit jumbled as people use them over time. (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher On This Episode Rhythm of Life – Don’t A...
Aug 21, 2018
We’ve spent some time talking about what it means to be an Artisan. To make it easy to understand, I told you there were three C’s that marked an Artisan: craftsmanship, creativity, and community. Today we’ll dig deeper into Craftsmanship. You’ll learn that there are three support structures upon which craftsmanship is built. Not only that, but I’ll talk about picking raspberries, seeing, and CCO. (You’ll find out what that is when you listen.) (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iT...
Aug 07, 2018
Whether you know it or not, you have a signature scent. It’s not your perfume or after-shave. It’s the emotions you come in the door with. And that linger when you’ve left. How to know what your signature scent is, and change it if it isn’t as sweet-smelling if you’d like. (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher | Subscribe via RSS On This Episode Rhythm of Life – Constraints Boost Creativity Feature – What’s Your Signature Scent? Rhythm of Life – Constrai...
Jul 17, 2018
You want to create. Want to live a life as an Artisan. But how do you start? Or if you already started, how do you know you’re on the right path? With a MAP. Not a roadmap that anyone can follow. This is a special kind of MAP. One you create for yourself. On this episode, we’ll talk about what’s on this Artisan MAP. (c) Thinkstock Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher | Subscribe via RSS On This Episode Rhythm of Life – Using a Compass Instead of a Map Random Riffs – It Wasn...
Jul 03, 2018
We are created to be creators. When we stop creating out of fear or external circumstances, we often turn into consumers or critics. On this episode, we explore what creating looks like (it’s not necessarily what you think), what stops us from creating, why it’s so important to keep doing it. (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher | Subscribe via RSS On This Episode Rhythm of Life – When You Can’t See Progress Random Riffs – Laughter is Good for the Soul,...
Jun 19, 2018
What are the hallmarks of an artisan? What makes them stand out? In this episode we explore the 3 C’s of artisanship – no matter what your walk of life. (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher | Subscribe via RSS On This Episode Rhythm of Life – I’m Not Singing Random Riffs – At a Loss for Words Feature Segment – The Three C’s of an Artisan Life Today’s Quote Art is not a handicraft, it is the transmission of feeling the artist has experienced. –Leo Tolsto...
Jun 05, 2018
In November, 2017, a painting sold for $450M at an auction. It was more than 250% of the previous record. Why? Because of the artist’s reputation. In this episode, we talk about three reasons why it’s important for you to be an artisan – no matter what line of work you’re in. (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher | Subscribe via RSS On This Episode Rhythm of Life – I Cried Reading this Book Random Riffs – Found: A New Organ Feature Segment – Why You Shou...
May 15, 2018
Maybe you’ve heard people tell you that you have to “burn the boats” to really succeed. That if you believe you can turn back, you will. I’ve always hated that advice, as it was often given to encourage us to “follow your passion”, which seems naïve and risky. Yet, there’s something to this advice. Here’s how to embrace your future and minimize risk at the same time. (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher | Subscribe via RSS On This Episode Rhythm of Life...
May 01, 2018
Your voice is the most powerful communication tool you have. Yet you may not be harnessing its power. In fact, your voice could be holding you back. Today we explore how you can use your voice to help you break free. (c) AdobeStock Photo Play Episode | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in Stitcher | Subscribe via RSS On This Episode Rhythm of Life – Taking Up Space Random Riffs – Don’t Start With Why Feature Segment – Break Free – Find Your Voice Today’s Quote The one thing that you have that nobo...
Apr 17, 2018
