"Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness." – Frank Gehry

If you have ever been to the Bilbao Guggenheim Museum, you have seen this magnificent museum's power and scale. It is truly one of Frank Gehry's most notable creations. However, one of the things most people don't know is the story of the impact that this one building had on the city of Bilbao, Spain. When the museum opened in 1997, critics hailed Frank Gehry's masterpiece as one of the architectural wo…

Secrets of Next-Level Entrepreneurs: 11 Powerful Lessons to Thrive in Business and Lead a Balanced Life

"When a team is battle-ready, they have a foundation of trust and safety; they know each other’s strengths and blind spots and are ready to face whatever happens next." - Tony Martignetti

I am excited to recommend this book because I am a co-author along with ten other incredible thought leaders. The book will hit shelves on March 28^th, but you can pre-order your copy now (click here).

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“People evolve, and so your relationships must evolve with them. Care personally; don’t put people in boxes and leave them there.” – Kim Scott

Effective communication is key to success in any workplace, and for rising leaders, it is especially critical to establish strong relationships with their employees. One approach that has gained traction in recent years is the practice of "radical candor," which involves being honest and direct with others while still showing that you care about their gr…

"A life accumulates a collection: of people, work, and perplexities. We are all our own curators." – Richard Fortey

Growing up, I thought being a curator was a boring job that only the dullest people would choose to pursue – someone who worked in a stuffy museum surrounded by paintings of dead French politicians and bowls of fruit. What I have discovered is that I was completely wrong.

These days my definition of a curator has expanded to become really badass because it's all about being resou…

Have you ever felt stuck in your thinking, unable to come up with new ideas or find solutions to problems? Many of us experience creative blocks at some point in our lives, but the good news is that inspired thinking can be cultivated and developed. Let's explore what inspired thinking is, why it's essential, and how you can tap into it to unleash your creative potential.

Inspired thinking refers to a state of mind where you are open, imaginative, and receptive to new ideas and solutions. It's …

Happiness entrepreneur Scott Simon joins us today as he talks about the connection between courage and happiness. Scott shares the value of doing things that scare you to ultimately bring satisfaction to your life. Scott has also given a TED talk on the topic, as well as authoring a book called Scare Your Soul. Scott has also founded what he calls a Happiness Incubator to help people get the most out of their lives. Tune in to today’s episode and learn how to be brave and happy at the same tim…

The Indispensable Conversation Podcast

Is social media to blame for our increased unhappiness at work?

Tony Martignetti works to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change. He is also the host of the popular Virtual Campfire Podcast.

Most importantly, though, folks that work with  Tony say he has a rare combination of sunny personality, deep thinking,  and intuition that serve him well.

It's these traits that make him the perfect guest to tackle this  question w…

You would have to be living in a cave not to have heard about ChatGPT. It is on everyone's minds these days.

You can ask the AI platform to do just about anything. For example, it can write an article, a speech, or a report on any subject, and you will have it in seconds. Undoubtedly, this will aid humanity in all kinds of fascinating ways.

But make no mistake, in a world of machines – where people are already craving authentic connection, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety – the…

Life has many preconceived notions that we are expected to fulfill. At this age, we’re supposed to have stable jobs. At another age, we’re supposed to get married. We’re supposed to have kids. We’re supposed to have grandkids, retire, and all that. We’re supposed to take this degree and have that career path. But what if we deviate from the norm? Zale Mednick explores exactly that in today’s episode. Zane is a medical doctor, podcaster, and author of the book Preconceived: Challenging the prec…

"Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets." – W. Edwards Deming

What do you think of when you hear the word "design"? Most people think of graphic design, interior design, or art design. But if you look at anything around you… the clothes you are wearing, your home, your car, your phone, your computer, and all the hundreds of thousands of little details that make it all work have all been designed by a human mind. And beyond that, if you look out into nature, every tree, bi…