Rich Kirkpatrick | Create - Believe - Lead
Sometimes it's not practical to read from a screen. Listen to Rich Kirkpatrick read his blog posts about the creative process, leadership, and how these intersect with everyday life and faith. Episodes are short, ranging from five to ten minutes. Rich is the author of MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic. Every one of us is creative, but how do we unlock it? In his blog and book, Rich shows you how you can transform your ideas from imagination to creation. You can find Rich or his book at RKblog.com or on Amazon.
- Update frequency
- every 37 days
- Average duration
- 5 minutes
- Episodes
- 13
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2023
No Mailbox Required. Be the Letter Sent.
There is nothing like being physically present with people. No amount of snail mail or online social networking bonds us like a meal, a walk, or chat over a fire pit. Being seen requires proximity. B…
Choose an open mind: Certainty is my enemy. Nuance is my friend.
An open mind is a disciplined one. Hustle drives us to worship certainty instead of truth found in nuance. The creative process shows us how.
Learn more about my book, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative…
The In-Between: When Clarity Puts You On Hold
What do you do when you are waiting for the diagnosis? It is inevitable. We all end up in the in-between throughout our lives. How do we get through it?
Learn more about my book, MINDBLOWN: Unlock You…
Creativity arrives in small Iterations, not giant leaps.
We see the leaps and forget the steps. In this episode, hear how and why the unseen iterations matter to creative genius.
Learn more about my book, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging S…
Creativity and the Faces of a Puppy: Be Curious, Frustrated and Joyful.
Creativity, like my puppy, has three distinct faces: curiosity, dissatisfaction, and joy. Express these to attract others to your creation.
Learn more about my book, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Ge…
Creativity is Addition: Move Fast and Break Things versus Be Present and Make Things
Welcome to Season 2 and Happy New Year!
This first blog/podcast of the year is about the tension between moving fast or being present. How do we balance those in our creative process? Be sure to get …
Change, Uncertainty and the Creative Process: Five Principles to Remember
We all think change is something we fear. But what we actually fear is the loss it brings. I share a list of five principles to remember about change, maximizing your creative potential.
My book, MIND…
Creativity’s Invisible Variables: Preparation and Incubation
Everyone seems to think our best ideas seem to come to us on their own, but the truth is this. It takes a lot of unseen effort and patience to bring them. Included are five exercises to grow you idea…
The Magic of Being Present: Connect, Notice, and Thank
Let’s be intentional about regaining the muscles of social connection lost in the social distancing we endured. Here are three ways I'm attempting to exercise just that.
You can find my new book at th…
Embrace the Awkward: Create a safe place for tough conversations
What we see in our world is the rejection and hypersensitivity toward anything that feels awkward. However, is my awkward feeling because of conscience or comfort?
Have you seen it yet? My book, MINDB…
Limitations lead to innovation
This is an excerpt from my new book: MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic. In my book, I write about the creative process and my three steps, The Dream, The Sandbox, a…
Creator vs Employee: Why don’t you get a real job?
Learn why work seems meaningful to some and not to others. It's all about being an employee or creator. How will you choose?
RKblog.com - Blog posted February 14, 2022
My book - MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your…
Why Brainstorming Meetings Suck and How to Make Them Better
Learn the science of making brainstorming effective.
RKblog.com - Blog posted January 24, 2022
My book - MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic