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Joining us this episode is renowned creativity consultant and author Roger von Oech, to discuss the latest edition of his book "A Whack on the Side of the Head". The book, now in its 5th edition, has sold over a million copies and has been translated into more than 20 languages.

Podcast 1136: A Whack on the Side of the Head with Roger von Oech

In this Inside Personal Growth conversation, Greg Voisen interviews Ben Swire, award-winning designer, co-founder of Make Believe Works, and former IDEO design lead, about his upcoming book Safe Danger: An Unexpected Method for Sparking Connection, Finding Purpose, and Inspiring Innovation (Hardcover – October 14, 2025).

Swire introduces the concept of “safe danger,” a sweet spot between comfort and risk where trust, belonging, and creativity thrive. Drawing from his own journey—transitioning from corporate marketing into design and culture-building—he shares how playful, low-stakes activities help individuals open up, teams bond, and organizations foster innovation.

This episode is filled with stories, strategies, and real-world examples that show how Safe Danger can change not only the way teams work but also how people connect in their everyday lives.

🎧 What Listeners Can Learn
-How the idea of safe danger helps people embrace vulnerability and creative risk-taking.
-Why competition, passivity, and “old news” undermine team-building—and how to overcome them.
-The role of generosity and small gestures in shaping workplace culture.
-How to design activities that engage skeptics, introverts, and reluctant participants.
-Practical methods for combating workplace loneliness and fostering belonging.

Our Guest, Ben Swire:
➥ Book: Safe Danger: An Unexpected Method for Sparking Connection, Finding Purpose, and Inspiring Innovation
➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/4MaDKSp
➥https://www.benjaminswire.com/
➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/now.and
➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benjaminswire
➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benswire

Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen:
➥ https://gregvoisen.com
➡️Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/  
➡️Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/
➡️LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/ 
➡️Twitter/ X:  https://twitter.com/lvoisen/

Podcast 1254: Safe Danger: An Unexpected Method for Sparking Connection, Finding Purpose, and Inspiring Innovation

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Richard Moss the author of "The Mandala of Being - Discovering the Power of Awareness ' and many other books on shifting consciousness and becoming more aware has created simple practices that will help you attain greater levels of awareness and strengthen your spiritual muscle by making you aware of the now and calming your busy mind.

Please listen to podcast #786 where Richard and Greg have a dynamic dialogue about becoming radically aware and alive.

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Podcast 786:  The Mandala of Being - Discovering the Power of Awareness with Dr. Richard Moss

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This is a new podcast interview with author Carter Phipps about the book Conscious Leadership: Elevating Humanity Through Business, a roadmap for innovative, value-based leadership—in business and in society.

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Podcast 1254: Safe Danger: An Unexpected Method for Sparking Connection, Finding Purpose, and Inspiring Innovation

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